- James E. “Elwood” Fox, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.Born, February 26, 1932, in Wick, WV., he was the son of the late James E. and Vergie Fox.Elwood moved to Chester, WV., in 1943. He attended Chester Central School and graduated from Chester High School Class of 1950.He married the love of his life, Janet R. McIntosh his former classmate. Together they had three children, Terri Lynn, James D., and Scott D.Ellwood enlisted in the Army Reserve in Wheeling, WV., when he was 19 years old while attending West Liberty State College. He progressed through the enlisted ranks to Sergeant First Class at which time, he received a commission as a Second Lieutenant. He then had progressive unit assignments during his career, cumulating as Battalion Commander of the 463rd Engineer Battalion and the honor of one of his Engineer Company being designated as the Outstanding Army Reserve Engineer Company in the United States. His last three years he was assigned as an Engineer Staff Officer, Headquarters, 1st U.S. Army. In 1992, having served 33 years of military service, he was retired at the rank of Colonel.Elwood’s civilian employment was working in the Production Control Department of Colt Industries for 31 years followed by being the Administrator of the Fox Nursing Home Inc. The Nursing Home is now known as The Orchard’s at Foxcrest and The Orchard’s of East Liverpool and is owned and operated by his sons.Elwood was a former Trustee/Chairman of Lawrenceville Public District, Past President of local United Steel Workers of America, Board of Directors of West Virginia Health Care Association and West Virginia Advisory Council.He was a member of First Christian Church in Chester. A lifetime member of both Reserve Officer Association and American Legion Post 121. He was also a member of Chester Newell Area Chamber of Commerce and Chester Kiwanis Club.Elwood will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Janet R. Fox; sons, James D. Fox and his wife, Alice of Chester and Scott D. Fox and his fiancé, Kristen Barker of Fox Chapel; daughter, Terri Reese of Chester; grandchildren, Mallory Goodlin (Chris), Kaeln Fox (Missy Reed) and Hailey Fox; great grandchildren, Hannah Kelly, David Fox and Levi Reed.He was preceded in death by his sister, Marion Wilson and by his son in-law, Harold Reese.Pastor Cody Wilson will celebrate Elwood’s life, Friday, January 13, 2023, at Arner Funeral Chapel, at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Locust Hill Cemetery where full military honors will be provided. Friends may visit with his family, Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 2-4PM and 6-8PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to First Christian Church in Chester, 330 Indiana Ave Chester, WV. 26034Thank you.Got it.Cool.
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