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James "Jim"

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Sep 7, 1946 — Nov 12, 2021

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Mr. James A. "Jim" Fox, 75, of Rochester passed away at 8:05 PM Friday, November 12 , 2021 at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne.

On September 7 , 1946, James Arthur Fox was born in Monterey.  He was a treasured son of Frederick William and Elizabeth Winter Fox. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and ten brothers.
On November 22 , 1969, Jim married the love of his life, Miss Wanda Lou Sensibaugh at Rochester's St. Joseph Catholic Church.   They shared 52 years of life's adventures.  From their union came two beautiful daughters.   The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of two more generations.
With a strong work ethic, Jim was head of machine maintenance of Hart-Schaffner-Marx, Rochester for 33 years until they closed.  He worked for Braun Corporation in Leiters Ford, and most recently worked for the Miami Correctional Facility until his retirement in 2014.  He was gifted with his hands and with intense insight could fix anything.
To relax, Jim loved going to antique stores, swap meets and flea markets.   The James Dean Festival was also a favorite destination.  At home, he devoted many hours to his shop tinkering on lawnmowers and cars, doing engine work.  With great pride he restored his truck, Camero and a small fleet of pedal tractors.
Left to cherish Jim's memory are his wife Wanda; two daughters: Connie Malott and companion Brian Nault, Tracy Mappin and husband Matt all of Rochester;  10 grandchildren: Britini McGlothin (Bryce), Breanna Brown, Brantley Malott, Dakota Oldfather and companion Madisyn Carrico, Mack Mappin, Jett Mappin, Oakley Mappin, Wrigley Mappin, Penelope Mappin and Wil Nault;  and 6 great-grandchildren: Braycen, Barrett, Kai, Akinnah, Mykah and Kashe.  Also surviving are his siblings: Rose Ann Master (Karl) of Monterey, Carl Fox (Mary), Richard Fox (Judy) and Kenneth Fox (Ruth) all of Plymouth; and 3 sisters-in-law: Mary, Chris and Marilyn.
Preceding Jim in death are his parents; a sister, Mary Ziegler; and the eight Fox brothers: Robert, Paul, Clem, Ted, Ralph, Lloyd, Fr. Tom and Don; and his canine companion, Harley the red Dachshund

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 18 , 2021 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1300 Main Street, Rochester, Indiana 46975.   Rev. Daniel Shine will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Jim's family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 17 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester.  To honor Jim's wishes attire is casual, flannel shirts and blue jeans are preferred. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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November
17

Wednesday

Good Family Funeral Home

1200 West 18th Street, Rochester, IN 46975

4:00 - 7:00 pm

Mass of Christian Burial

November
18

Thursday

St. Joseph Catholic Church

1310 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975

Starts at 10:00 am

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