Russell Clyde Fox, 82, of Wellington, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023 under the care of New Life Hospice.  A son of the late Clyde Allen and Agnes (nee Lentz) Fox, Russell grew up in Kipton and was a 1959 graduate of Firelands High School.

He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 28 years, obtaining the rank of First Sergeant. Russell served 2 tours in Vietnam and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina for most of his career. After retiring from the Marine Corps, Russell remained in North Carolina for several years and worked as a boat builder for Carver Yacht and Christ Craft. After moving back to Ohio, he worked for Wolf Envelope in Oberlin and then worked security at Ridge Tool in Elyria. Russell was a life member of the Wellington VFW and was a previous member of the Wellington Eagles and American Legion.

He enjoyed gambling and could often be found mowing his yard. He took great pride in his grandkids and loved his dogs.

Russell is survived by his sons, James Allen (Pamela) Fox, of Wellington and Russell Curtis (Colleen) Fox, of LaGrange; grandchildren, Chris (Megan) Barson, Trent and Hayden Fox; great grandchildren, Colton and Lucas; his former wife and dear friend, Cheryl (nee Pope) Fox; Russell had 3 sisters as well, Carol Fidler, Patricia Murray, Margaret Switzer

Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, March 1 from 6-8 p.m. at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 S. Main St., Wellington. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 2 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman will take place at 2:30 p.m. The family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff, nurses, and doctors at the Avon Cleveland Clinic Hospital and Mercy New Life Hospice. Expressions of sympathy may be directed online at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.