Howell Fox

Howell Fox, 80, of Morristown, went to be with the Lord August 9, 2024.  Howell was a deacon of Heaven’s View Missionary Baptist Church, and a Master Mason, 35 year member, of Kyle Lodge 422 F & AM.  He retired from the US Army as Staff Sergeant.  He was a supervisor at Shelby Williams and also retired from MAHLE.  

Howell is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Rosa Fox; brothers and sisters, Floyd Fox, Jr., Faye “Sissy” Daniels, Roberta Stump, Barbara Jean Withers, Opal Cox, and Carolyn “Nanny” Stump.

Survivors include his wife, of 56 years, Janice Fox; children, Tony Fox, Timmy (Debbie Trent) Fox, Melissa (Jason) King; grandchildren, Marla Fox, T.J. Fox, Hunter Reed, Fisher Ford; special nephew, Tommy Buttry; as well as several other nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, in the East Chapel of Allen Funeral Home.  Masonic rites and funeral services will follow at 7:00 pm, with Rev. Bill Russell and Rev. Ralph Turner officiating.  Military honors and graveside services will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in Hamblen Memory Gardens.

Allen Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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