Paul Fox Sr.

On Monday May 5, 2025, Paul Fox, a devoted husband to Laurie, father of 5 children, grandpa of 7, and great-grandpa of 1, passed away at the age of 78.

Paul was born on April 10, 1947, to Owen and Ruth Fox in Ottawa, Illinois. Paul received his associate’s degree in business at the School of Business in Peoria. He married Laurie Dilley on June 12th, 1970. They went on to have 5 children, Paula (Dave), Paul Jr. (Tammy), Brandon, Michael (Jennifer), and Patrick (Amanda).

Paul served 7 years in the Air Force and served 31 in government service with the Post Office before retiring in 2000. He had a passion for scrapbooking and coin collecting. Known for his wry sense of humor, his memory will live on.

Paul was preceded in passing by his parents, and his brother Owen. He is survived by the aforementioned family members.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday May 9th at St. Malachy Catholic Church 340 E. Belle Ave. Rantoul, Il. 61866 at 10am. Father John Verrier will officiate. Paul will be interred at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. There will be no public visitation or reception. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the Henry J. Smith trust fund at St. Malachy school or the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen in Champaign.

Please join his family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Arrangements have been made at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center’s Lux Chapel 1551 E. Grove Ave. Rantoul, Il. 61866.