Darrel “Pa” Wade Fox entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Texas University hospital in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 67. He was born on July 27, 1956 to Willard Claude Fox and Gloria Jean Gilliam in Beeville, Texas. For the last six years, Darrel has been working with the Killam Ranch Properties DCRC Division of Freer, Texas. Previously, he dedicated over 40 years of hard work to Robert Marshall Construction, Inc. out of Bruni, Texas where he served as a Heavy Equipment Operator, Supervisor and beloved friend.
Darrel was a dedicated provider and the definition of a true Cowboy. Alongside his wife Mary Jane, they have been the proud owners of El Bigote Cattle Company. He’s been a cattle rancher his entire life and enjoyed everything that entailed. Fishing, hunting and rattling up deer were some of his favorite things to do, as well as using his quick wit to pull a few pranks on anyone he could to get a good laugh. He adored his grandchildren and his family, which he always had unique nicknames for and they meant the world to him. It was also a guarantee that anytime you saw Darrel, he would have a mini roping rope in his pocket, just in case he had a rattlesnake or something to rope.
Left to cherish his memories and many life lessons are his wife, Mary Jane “Maggie” Fox and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Tasha “#1 Son” and Charley Hellen, grandchildren Shelby “Robby” Hellen. Audrey “Camille” Hellen. J.C. “Tejon`” Hellen and Lauren Workman, great grandchildren, Riley and Everleigh. Mazey “Tommy” Hellen and Cande Benavides, grandchildren Lanelle and Amelia. Michelle “Elmer” and Chris Brackhahn, grandchildren Avery Wollard, Emerson Wollard and Noah; Tiffani “Goat Woman” and Eddie Cremar, grandchildren, Chloee “Bushy”, Chelsea and Chase “Taquache.” Colt “Cowboy” Fox and Diana Ruiz Fox, grandchildren Aidan Chapa, Chance “Ringo” and Carlee. Krissy “Cookie” Mahalitc and grandchild Grace “Newt” Crowley. Trey “Jethro” and Keri “Moonie” Mahalitc, grandchildren Bowen “Bodine,” Barrett “Gordo” and Hayden “Gorda.” Jarrod “Rooster” Mahalitc.
His Siblings: Willard “Will/Jug” Joseph Fox. Jeff Fox. Justin Fox. Lavonne (Ben) Henicke. Brenda McCabe. Nephew and Niece: Stoney Weaver and Kara Fox, and many more nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends. And last but not least, his beloved Dog, Beth Walker Fox, constant companion, dance partner and lover of Westerns.
Darrel is preceded in death by his parents; step-mom, Joann Adkinson Fox; siblings, Clay Fox, Claudia Jean Clark and Tracey Olsen and sister-in-law, Cathy Lynn Fox.
Pallbearers: Colt Fox, Trey Mahalitc, Jarrod Mahalitc, Charlie Hellen, Eddie Cremar, Stoney Weaver, David Kittner and Robert Marshall. Honorary Pallbearers will be Roger Benavides, Doug Stewart, Bo Stewart, Bullet Stewart, Steve Munson, Rene Rodriguez, Beto Salinas, Oscar Cruz, Joe Frank Bartlett, Robert Fox, Randy Leonhardt, and John Crowley.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Jim Hogg County Fairgrounds in the Pavilion, in Hebbronville with Visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
The family appreciates your donations of Flowers and Food. Flowers and Food may be dropped off the day of the funeral at the County Fair Pavilion.
A special thank you to our extended family: DeeDee Colett, Dasha McCelvey, and Brenda Talbert for honoring Darrel with such a beautiful and meaningful service.
