Weaver Nelson Fox

Otto, NC - Weaver Nelson Fox, age 92, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at his daughter’s residence surrounded by his family. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Elisha and Millie Blackburn Fox. He was a US Army Sergeant during World War II, and received a bronze star, He retired in 1982 from Zickgraf Lumber Company after 30 years service. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and he loved shape-notes gospel singing. He was a member of Newman Chapel Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School Director, Disciple Training Union Director, Deacon, and Choir Director.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Florence Coggins Fox, three daughters, Deanna Rogers and husband Bill of Greenville, SC, Wanda Ashe and husband Mike of Webster, NC, and Carolyn Fouts and husband Junior of Franklin, NC; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 5 brothers.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 4:00pm at Newman Chapel Baptist Church, with Revs. Gene Hawkins, Clark Sheffield, Jonathan Lunsford, and Danny Cannon officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Ernest Chastain, Joe Buchanan, Chris Norton, Edward Holland, Eddie Fox and Bruce Fox will serve as pallbearers. The Franklin VFW Post 7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct military graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00pm, Friday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, where the body will remain until placed in the Church thirty minutes prior to the service. At other times the family will be at the home of Carolyn Fouts, 417 Wayah Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

Memorials may be made to Newman Chapel Baptist Church, 60 Mulberry Road, Otto, NC 28763 or to Angel Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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