Lee Payne Fox, Jr.  Lee was born in Dandridge, Tennessee on March 3, 1941 and passed away on November 24, 2008 in Denton, Texas, at the age of 67.  He was preceded in death by his parents Lee Payne Fox, Sr. and Artelle Thornton Fox of eastern Tenessee, his first wife and mother of his children, Nancy Fox of Fairfax, Virginia, and a brother, John Fox of Hayes, Virginia.  He is greatly loved and will be missed by his surviving family including his wife, Donna Fox; children Debra McEnery and her husband Jim,  Pamela Brown and her husband Jeff, and Bradley Fox;  sister and brother, Loretta Gregg amd Steven Fox and his wife Mary; four grandchildren, Ciara Young, J. P. McEnery, Katie McEnery, and Kevin  McEnery.  Also surviving are six nieces and nephews and their families.

Lee was an active member of St. Thomas United Methodist Church in Manassas, Virginia, and later Front Royal United Methodist Church in Front Royal, Virginia.  In both churches, he served on numerous committees and participated in United Methodist Men and many outreach programs.  After moving, with his wife, in 2006 to Denton, Texas, he became a member of Argyle United Methodist Church.  Throughout his life, he served in civic and other organizations including Manassas Volunteer Fire Department, the Salvation Army Board, My Brother's Table, Second Chance,  the Warren Memorial Hospital Ethics Board, St Andrews Mission, Citizen Police, and many others.

Lee retired from UFCW   in 1994 as Director of Members Benefits.  He was an avid hunter, gardener, and Washington Redskins football fan.  His  warm, and inviting personality, wit, compassion and strength will be missed by his family, church families, and many friends whom he loved and appreciated beyond measure.

A memorial service will be held at Argyle United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 11:00 A.M.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Argyle United Methodist Church, 308  Denton Street,  Argyle, Texas 76226.