Gerald H. Fox

WARSAW- Gerald Hains “Cud” Fox, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

He was born Dec. 29, 1941 at home in Warsaw, the son of John H. and Edith R. (Hains) Fox. He served in the U.S. Navy from Dec. 28, 1959 to Dec. 19, 1962. Prior to his retirement, he worked at Mineral Fiber, Clow, owned a gas station, Peabody Underground, St. Regis, DIO Welding, drove school bus, and finished working in oil fields.

Cud was the past-Commander of American Legion Post #634. He enjoyed fishing and hunting coon. He also followed the Cleveland Indians and enjoyed watching college basketball.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley (Darr) Fox of Warsaw, whom he married on April 10, 1964; his children, a daughter, Debra (Mike) Briggs, and a son, Michael (Amy) Fox; four grandchildren, Drew (Caitlin) Fox, Taylor (Ian) Moore, David (Lauren) Briggs, and Chris (Brittany) Briggs; three great-granddaughters, Emerson Fox, Josie Briggs, and Ember Moore; two sisters, Marilyn G. (Dennis) Reidenbauch, and Wilma J. Bible; two sisters-in-law, Kay Fox, and Connie S. Fox; plus several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert D. Fox and John "Bill" Fox; brother-in-law, James N. Bible; his nephew, Brian N. Bible; and his niece, Kelly L. Fox.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2025 at Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw, with Chaplain Linda Danskin officiating. Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery, with graveside military rites performed by the Coshocton Co. Joint Veterans Council Honor Guard. Visitation is one hour prior to service time at the funeral home on Monday. FischerFuneralHome.com

Memorial donations are suggested to River View Community Park, c/o Village of Warsaw, P.O. Box 399 Warsaw, OH 43844; Interim Hospice, 450 N 3rd St., Coshocton, OH, 43812; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.