Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Fox, Merlin G. "Bud: September 26, 2016
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Thurs. Sept. 29, 2016

MERLIN G. "BUD" 1932-2016
Merlin G. "Bud" Fox, 84, of Ionia, passed away peacefully at his home Monday
evening, September 26, 2016. He is now reunited with his beloved wife and sons.

Merlin was born on August 19, 1932 in Portland, the son of Anthony and Helena
(Martin) and Fox.

He worked at the GM Drop Forge plant. He was a carpenter for many years and a mason
specializing in cement finishing. He worked for many well known businesses and 
establishments in the Portland area.

When he was a young man he and his friend enjoyed hunting trips in Northern
Michigan. He loved growing a garden every year that fed the whole neighborhood. He was an avid
bird watcher and liked to play cards. Merlin enjoyed spending time with his children, 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.

He married Diana M. Obery on June 19, 1957 and she preceded him on April 13, 2015.
He is also preceded by his sons, Clarenca and Mark; one grandson, Bryan Lee Dolley;
great-grandson, Gordon Dolley; and siblings, Gilbert, Olga, Lester, Pauline, Anthony,
Norman, Elgin, William, Helen, Clarence, Janette, Theresa and Carl. He is loved and survived
by his children, Shellery Obery, Carolyn Fox (Don Badder) of Ionia, Merlin (Donna) Fox Jr.,
of Belding, Julie Fox (Dean Wittenbach) of Ionia, Bryan (Peggy) Fox of Pewamo, Carlene
Fox of Pewamo, Carlene Fox (Carl Chase0 of Saranac, Deanna (Brian) Foco of Ionia,
Stephanie (Michael) Morey of DeWitt, Helena (Steve) Hoover of Bronson and Matt (Lyinda) Fox of
Ionia; his adopted daughter, Sheila King; 40 grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.

In keeping with the family's wishes cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Live
Service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to
Ionia county Animal Shelter. Envelopes will be available at Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home,
Belding where funeral care has been entrusted. Messages of condolence may also be given at 
www.jffh.com.

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