Obituaries

Lowell Wright Fox, age 82, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on May 2, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Sault. He was born on September 23, 1943, in Sault Ste. Marie to Reginald and Agnes (Leask) Fox.

Lowell was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie and graduated from Sault Area High School. Following graduation, he moved to New Jersey, where he began his career with Ford Motor Company. It was there that he met Joanne DeGroat, and the two were united in marriage and went on to build a loving family together, raising five children. Lowell remained with Ford in New Jersey until the plant closed in 1988. He then relocated to Chicago, Illinois, where he continued his dedicated career at Ford’s Stamping Plant until his retirement. After retiring, him and Joanne moved back to Sault Ste. Marie, where he enjoyed spending his later years in the place he always considered home.

Lowell was a proud member of UAW Local 588.

Lowell found great joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved spending time at Rotary Park and the Soo Locks, watching the freighters pass through. He had a talent for woodworking and could often be found crafting something by hand. He also enjoyed fishing and, above all, cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren. Sugar Island held a special place in his heart, as it was where he spent much of his childhood, and he returned there as often as he could throughout his life.

Lowell is survived by his children, Bradley (Debbie) Fox, Kelly Walling, Cecelia (Todd) Fox, Lowell (Beverly) Fox Jr., all of Kincheloe, Michigan, and James Fox of New Jersey; grandchildren, Autumn (Roman) Wood, Kyle Fox, Michael Hager Jr., Kayla (Robert) Parr, Jordan Walling, Nathan Walling, Savannah Fox, Joseph (Jazlyn) Fox, James Fox, Austin Fox, Britney (Joseph) Fox, Michael (Kristen) O’Hara, and Aaliyah Fox; great-grandchildren, Bentley, Kaisley, Macey, MaKenzie, Jerid Jr., Baby Miller, Jasper, Jemma, Lainey, Baby Socia, Kellin, and Baby Fox; siblings, Lyle (Tina) Fox of New York and Ted (Mary-Jo) Fox of Sugar Island; son-in-law, Jim Walling; and grandson-in-law, Jerid Norris.

Lowell was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne; parents, Reginald and Anges; sister, Patricia Nigro; and brothers, Gerald Fox and Leonard Fox.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be left to the family at www.familylifefh.com.