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Charles Earl "Charlie" Fox

1943 - 2019

Charles Fox Obituary

Charles "Charlie" Earl Fox, 76, of Elgin passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019. He was born on February 14, 1943 in Elgin the son of Charles E. & Clara VanDeVeire Fox. Charlie was a lifelong resident of Elgin, and he graduated from St. Edward Central Catholic High School class of 1960. He was a US Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War receiving a Purple Heart. Charlie was a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a BA in Business Administration. He was member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Elgin and the America Legion Post 57, Elgin. He is survived by many cousins and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Helen Ann Fox in 2017. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 272 Division St., Elgin. Burial will follow at River Valley Memorial Gardens, with full Military Honors. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4-8 PM in the Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel, 51 Center St., Elgin and on Tuesday morning in the chapel from 9:00 AM until going to church for mass. Memorials may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the American Legion Post 57. 847-742-2100 or www.lairdfamiyfuneralservices.com.

Published by Courier News on Apr. 28, 2019.
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May your friends and family be of comfort to you in this time of loss. What comforted me the most is the scriptures where the God of all comfort gives us peace. We all look forward to a time where we can see our loved ones again. My sincere condolences to your family.

Eugene Kwon

May 3, 2019

So sorry for your loss, meet charlie when he use to take his walks around the block,what agood guy he will be missed,

jim h

April 29, 2019

Charlie and I hung out a few times and we participated in Veterans Voices. Last time I saw him we were planning on another visit at the legion, sure will miss him.

Sam Perez

April 29, 2019

The kindest, sweetest person I have ever met so far in my lifetime.
Charlie was always concerned about everyone else, that is why he was called the Mayor of Stuart Ave.
RIP Solder you were a credit to the world.

A Friend

April 29, 2019

Sorry for your loss.Charlie was in same class as me.He was a great guy

Arlene Bradley(Fialkowski)

April 29, 2019

Harry Mierisch

April 28, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Wait-Ross-Allanson Funeral Service, Inc.

April 28, 2019

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services - Elgin

51 Center Street, Elgin, IL 60120

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Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services - Elgin

51 Center Street, Elgin, IL 60120

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30

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

272 Division St., Elgin, IL

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51 Center Street, Elgin, IL 60120

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