On Saturday, April 13, 2024, our cherished son, Jay Shannon Fox passed away unexpectedly at the age of 54. Born to Leon Wayne Fox and Joanne Chastain Fox on December 15, 1969 in Hickory, NC. Jay is a twin to his brother, Jamie (His best friend).
Jay has always been quiet, reserved and serious. He was always there to help when needed. His smile would brighten a room. Those that knew him loved him and he was always there for them. He attended Hickory City Schools and played recreation sports and loved playing for the Red Tornadoes. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed working with Bennett’s Smokehouse Catering and learned to love cooking for his family. He was an avid gamer. The bright spot in every day for Jay was the family Yorkie, “Lulu”. He adored her and she him. He worked in furniture in later years and was injured on the job resulting in years of pain from the injury. One of his greatest joys was becoming a father.
Jay was preceded in death by his grandparents, JC and Louise Chastain and Sam and Louise Fox; uncles, Ken and Charles; and aunts, Coleen and Shirley.
He is survived by his mother, Joanne Chastain Fox and Kenneth L. Moser of Hickory; father, Leon Wayne Fox and wife Judy of Conover; brother, Jamie Scott Fox of Hickory; daughter, Shelby Cope of Charlotte; niece, Stacey Eckard and husband Thomas; uncles, Tom Fox of Hickory, Bill Fox and wife Ingrid of Virginia; and step-sister, Jennifer Stump and husband, Marty,
A service to celebrate Jay’s life will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Drum Funeral Home in Hickory. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 2:50 pm prior to the service. The Rev. Dr. David Ludwig will officiate.
Condolences may be sent to the Fox family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.
Drum Funeral Home in Hickory is honored to be serving the Fox family.
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