Richard O. Fox, 80, of Nova, died Friday, August 7, 2015. He was born on June 26, 1935, in Ashland, Ohio. He attended Ruggles-Troy School. Richard married his high school sweetheart Mary Judith Starr on November 21, 1953 at the United Methodist Church in Liberty, Indiana. Richard was a member of the Nova Community United Methodist Church, a past master and 50 year member of Sullivan Masonic Lodge #313 A&FM, past patron of Garfield Chapter 324 Order of the Eastern Star, and member of the Firelands Coin Club. He farmed for many years and retired as a manager of Nova Farmer's Supply, Inc. on January 1, 2000. For several years, he and Mary operated a homemade ice cream concession until his health no longer permitted. The freezers were powered with a hit and miss John Deere engine. He took pride in the history of the family farm and home established in 1873. Richard enjoyed antiquing, small engine shows, and his home and family. He treasured times spent with friends and neighbors. The front porch society brought many smiles to his face. Richard is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary; daughter, Becky (Wayne) Hiller of Nova; grandchildren, Amy (Tom) Butler of Ashland, Ashley (Mike Heston) Hiller of Strongsville and his soulmate and four legged friend, Princess. He is also survived by his brother, Charles Ed (Jan) Fox of Middletown; sister, Barbara McNutt of Lebanon, Indiana; nephews, Mike (Jackie) McNutt of Lebanon, Indiana and Eddie Fox of Middletown; niece, Robyn (Dallas) Winstead of Middletown; 2 great nephews; 2 great nieces and sister-in-law, Sandy Sorrel of Franklin, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lois Fox and Roy Fox; son, Raymond and brother, Robert. Richard's family will greet friends from 4-8 pm Friday, August 14, 2015 at Eastman Funeral Home, 200 West Main Street with an Eastern Star service at 7:30 pm. A service will be held 11 am Saturday with Brother Harry Finkbone officiating. If desired, memorial contributions in Richard's name can be made to Nova Community United Methodist Church, 257 State Route 511, Nova, Ohio 44859.