Tony Fox

A Celebration of Life for Tony Lee Fox, age 69, of Tipton, Oklahoma, will be a 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Tipton First Baptist Church Activity Building, 300 East Davis Avenue, Tipton, Oklahoma.  All family and friends are invited to gather with us to share memories, to laugh, to cry, and to remember Tony - who will be greatly missed. Tony passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

He was born October 30, 1956, in Altus, Oklahoma, to Arthur Lee and Shirley Marie (Kittrell) Fox. He attended Tipton Public Schools and graduated from Tipton High School with the Class of 1974. A lifelong resident of Tipton, Tony began driving a truck for the family business long before he was old enough to have a driver's license, a testament to his strong work ethic and dedication. He spent much of his life involved in trucking and serving his community. Tony had a deep passion for the Lord and devoted much of his life to sharing his faith. He enjoyed preaching at churches and gatherings throughout the area and was a faithful Baptist. His love for God and desire to serve others were evident to all who knew him. In 1992, he was united in marriage to Jo Lynne McCullough in Tipton, Oklahoma. Together they shared many years of love, faith, and companionship. Tony enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially camping and fishing. He treasured time with family and friends and was always willing to lend a helping hand or offer words of encouragement.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Lee and Shirley Marie Fox.

Survivors include his wife: Jo Lynne Fox of the home in Tipton; sons: Derrick Lee Fox of Altus and Jerry "Jay" Michael of Tipton; daughters: Jo Shea Crites and husband Rod of Tipton and Shelbie Diane Parker and husband David of Wichita Falls, Texas; a brother: Jerry Fox and wife Kathy of Mustang, Oklahoma; two sisters: Sue Howard, and Angie Rhodes and husband Danny, both of Tipton; four grandchildren: Mason Fox, T.J. Tyler (Mariah), Zachary Crites (Victoria), Owen Crites (MaKenna); and four great grandchildren and one on the way.