George Edward Fox

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Fox; sister and brother-in-law, Mae and Harlee Dagenhart, sister, Rava Nell Wike; brother-in-law, Glenn Hathcock; infant brother; mother and father-in-law, Frank and Phebie Speagle.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Peggy Speagle Fox of the home; son, Bruce Edward Fox and wife Tonya Webb Fox; grandson, Bryson Edward Fox; granddaughter, Shelby Dawn Fox all of Hickory; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Richard Mills of Charlotte; sister, Louise Hathcock of Hickory; sister-in-law Helen Fox of Taylorsville and Dot Denniston of Anderson, Indiana; brother-in-law, James Wike of Stoney Point.

Also survived by extended family, Glenda and David Humphreys of Conover; Dennis and Linda Webb of Ohio; Crystal Webb of Wilmington. His many surviving nieces and nephews loved him very much.

He worked for Hickory Chair in the foam rubber department for 14 and a half years. Also, he worked for the GE transformer plant, from where he retired, for 23 years. George was a member of Royal Chapel Church of God, a former member of the Moose Club and Longview Civitan Club. He and his wife traveled to all of the 50 states and Canada. They enjoyed camping and going on cruises, owned a winter home in Clearwater, FL, where they have friends from all over the US and Canada. George was also an associate member of Skycrest Church in Clearwater, FL; former member of Westview Methodist Church. George was a trustee, member of the choir and served on the pastor-parrish relation committee while there.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Hickory Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, November 28, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Royal Chapel Church of God. Rev. Carlton Davidson and Rev. David Root will officiate the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will include; Bryson Fox, Bobby Whisnant, Mike Dagenhart, Andy Mills, Eddie Mills, Gene Fox, Buckie Dagenhart, Alex Erskine.

Honorary pallbearers will include, David Mull, Stewart Travis, David Berry, Doug Shakescraft, Ron Erskine, Dennis Webb, and Dave Humphreys

The family would like to extend a special thanks for good healthcare from Dr. Douglas Miller and the Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center health staff.

In lieu of flowers donations can be given to the Youth and Children groups of Royal Chapel Church of God, 7190 George Hildebran Rd., Hickory, NC 28602.