Richard Heston Fox

Richard H Fox, 86, of Cedar Bluff, VA, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Los Angeles, California, on January 4, 1940. Richard served in the U.S. Air Force for nine and a half years. He married his high school sweetheart, Carol. They were married for 64 and a half years and had three daughters. Richard was a people person who loved everybody. He was affectionately known as "Dappy." He loved the outdoors and cherished spending time with his family.

He was preceded in passing by his brother, Donald E. Fox; mother, Anna Fox; and sisters, Lynda Pearson and Lila Dreibrodt.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Carol Fox; brother, Michael Fox (Wendy);

daughters, Kimberly Brooks, Katherine Avery, and Victoria Radecki; son-in-law, Daniel Brooks; grandchildren, Heather Brooks, Timothy Avery (Chelsea), Matthew Brooks (Mia), Amanda Partington (Samuel), Jaclyn Radecki (Dennis), and Chloe Radecki; and

great-grandchildren, Charley Avery, Natalie Avery, Samuel Partington Jr., Adrian Avery, Abigail Partington, Arthur Partington, Maevee Brooks, Paisley Avery, and Dorothy Partington.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family, online condolences can be shared with the family on our website at www.trinitymemorialcenters.com.