Michael T. Fox's Obituary
Michael T. Fox, age 71, of Mt. Dora passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. He was born August 27, 1944 in Elgin, IL and moved to Lake County in 1999. He was a retired mechanic, working for the State of Illinois for 35 years, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in Vietnam. He was Past Commander of V.F.W. Post 8087 Mt. Dora and Post 1307 Elgin, IL. He was also All American and All State twice. He was a member of the Lake Veterans Club, AMVETS and American Legion. He is survived by his daughters, Peggy Mattison of Chippewa Falls, WI, Jennifer Fox of Elgin, IL, Ashley Bishop of Mt. Dora, FL; step-daughter, Jennifer Schwyn of Phoenix, AZ; sister, Barbara Davidson of Clinton, IA; 3 granddaughters and 2 grandsons. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 11, 2016 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home, Tavares. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 10:00AM at the funeral home. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 11:00AM at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Following the graveside service, there will be a reception to further celebrate Michael’s life at V.F.W. Post 8087, Mt. Dora, FL. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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