James Lee Fox's Obituary
James Lee Fox, 33, of American Fork, Utah passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. He was born November 20, 1984 to Annette Thornock and James Fox Jr. in the family’s Datsun on I-15 in Draper, Utah. James was the 3rd of 4 children born to Annette and James. He was the only boy. He grew up to have 2 children of his own, MaKennah Hailey Rae Fox, and Adrian Lee Fox (10 months). His family and friends meant everything to him, he loved them very much. About 2 years ago, James met Amanda and her son, Kaicen (8). They became inseparable. Soon after they welcomed their son, Adrian. James loved every moment he was able to spend with Adrian. He recently was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and made a choice to live a better life. James had had a long struggle with addiction from a young age.
James is survived by his 2 children, MaKennah Hailey Rae, Adrian Lee; Amanda and her son, Kaicen; 3 sisters, Jasmine (Eric), Shireen, Alicia (McKenzie); his half siblings, Kenya and Keisha; 18 nieces and nephews; 5 great-nieces and nephews and many other relatives and family and friends whom he loved dearly. James is preceded in death by both of his parents, both sets of grandparents, his brother-in-law, Daniel Gines and many other close family and friends.
A time of gathering and a celebration of James’s life will be held on Friday, May 18, 2018 beginning at 11:00 am at CenterPoint Church, 1550 Sandhill Road, Orem, Utah 84058. On-line condolences may be left at www.premierfuneral.com tribute page. Memorial donations can be made on the GoFundMe.com page. James will be buried by his mom in the American Fork, Cemetery.
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