Donald Eugene Fox

Donald Eugene Fox, age 78, of Estill Springs, formerly of Franklin, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was born on June 19, 1945 to parents Jack and Martha Fox in Franklin, TN.

Don is preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and brother, Ron Fox.

He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Althia Fox; daughters, Laurie (Jeff) Tallaksen, Jamie and Leigh Fox; sons, Drew Fox and Shane (Donna) Clark; step daughter, Michelle (Danny) Firmin; brothers, Billy (Kathy) Fox, Harry Fox, and Jason (Evelyn) Fox; and a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Donald graduated Franklin High School in 1963 where he played basketball and went to MTSU to continue playing on a basketball scholarship. He served as a Military Policeman for the Army National Guard and also worked as an Electrician for Entergy for over 25 years. He was an avid fisherman, and loved hunting, especially for doves with his family and friends.

His hobbies included sports, cowboys, and keeping up the yard; but his most fond characteristic revolved around the Creole and Cajun cultures of Louisiana. He loved playing karaoke and having crawfish front broils. For many years, he rode on the Krew of Endymion during Mardi Gras in Louisiana. He made many friends there, as well as in Alabama and Arkansas, he never met a stranger.

A celebration of life is tentatively being held on May 4th, 2024 around the afternoon at his residence.