Bernard Fox

Bernard Anthony Fox, 85, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will be held at Mount Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.  Visitation will be held Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 2-8 PM with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 PM, at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI.  A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Bernard was born in St. Johns, Michigan on June 10, 1930, the son of William and Teresa (Wacker) Fox.   He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany.  Bernard married Marie Thelen on May 29, 1956 in Fowler, MI.  Bernard enjoyed hunting, fishing and walking outdoors.  Spending time with his family, friends and grandchildren was very important to him.  He also enjoyed playing Bingo and playing cards.  He was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, VFW and Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife Marie H. Fox, of St. Johns, MI, son William J. and Vicky Fox, of St. Johns, MI, daughter Suzanne T. and Robert Wallace, of Lansing, MI, daughter Carol A. and Dale Jury, of St. Johns, MI, son Thomas L. and Vera Fox, of Laingsburg, MI, daughter Ann M. and Leon Parker, of St. Johns, MI, 9 grandchildren; Erica (Dennis), Nicholas (Veronica), Sarah, Breanna, Phillip, Ashleigh, Nicol, Taylor and Jessica (Kyle), 6 great-grandchildren; Ember, Ransom, Jude, Elijah, Aksa and Kelilah, and sister-in-law Mary Fox, of St. Johns, MI.  Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Alexandra Parker, brother Bob, sisters; Virginia, Margaret and Agnes and many in-laws, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association or St. Joseph Catholic School. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.