Harold L. Fox
July 16, 1936 – March 26, 2015
Harold L. Fox, 78, of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Union Hospital after a very brief battle with cancer. He was born on July 16, 1936 in Shoals, IN to Raymond H. and Ruby Wininger Fox. The family moved to Terre Haute when Harold was young and he graduated from Wiley High School in 1954. He married Judy Watkins on March 4, 1956 and they celebrated 59 years side by side. Harold spent more than 60 years in the vending business, following his father’s footsteps. They started F&S Vending, which became Fox Vending, now Fox Canteen. Harold continued to be an active part of the family business, now in its fourth generation, as Consultant. His tireless work ethic and firm but fair demeanor touched the lives of many. His quiet, gentle wisdom was respected by all. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Terre Haute, Country Club of Terre Haute, and Ducks Unlimited.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Fox, of Terre Haute, along with his three children, Kim Minderman and husband John of Rockville, IN, Karla West and partner Judi Evelo, and Andy Fox and partner Debby Smudde, all of Terre Haute. His grandchildren include Sarah Minderman Neeley and husband Dan of Indianapolis, IN, Kyle West and partner Pam Pahnke, Alison West, Andrew Fox, and Christina Fox, all of Terre Haute.
In addition, he is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Garnet and Dick Campbell of Nappannee, IN, his brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Jean Fox of Severn, MD, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jim and Charlotte Watkins of Brownsburg, IN, in addition to several nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death, as well as his grandson, Aaron Ross Minderman and sister-in-law and brother-in-law John and Harriet Nichols.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Terre Haute, 4701 E. Poplar Street. A gathering of friends and family will begin at 3:00 PM with service to follow at 6:00 PM. Arrangements are under the care of DeBaun Funeral Homes and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests donations to First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, or the local charity of choice.