A Mass of Christian Burial for Lawrence Paul "L.P." Fox, 66, of Newark, will be held at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 8, 2025, with Fr. Timothy Hayes as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Newark.

L.P., a parishioner of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, died at his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. He was born in Newark, Ohio on April 17, 1958, to the late Donald E. and Joan E. (Henderson) Fox.

A 1977 graduate of Newark Catholic High School, L.P. was as an operator working for the family business, Fox Coal Company. He enjoyed race cars and was an avid fisherman, a love he shared with his grandchildren. In addition, he took great pride in supporting the many sporting events of his children and grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed by his daughters, Jenette (Rusty) Redman and Valerie (Justin) Woodyard; grandchildren, Logan Gosnell, Alexa Gosnell, and Jase Redman; brother, Robert "Hoss" (Leanne) Fox; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Fox; nephews, Christopher Fox and Jordan Fox; and many cousins.

In addition to his parents, L.P. was preceded in death by his brother, Richard "Itsy" Fox; infant sister, Mary Margaret Fox; and nephew, Jarod R. Fox.

Calling will be held at the REED-EGAN FUNERAL HOME, 141 Green Wave Drive, Newark, 4-7 P.M., Tuesday, January 7, 2025, with a Vigil Service held at 6:30 P.M.

The family requests memorials in L.P.'s name be made to the Newark Catholic High School Athletic Association, 1 Green Wave Drive, Newark, Ohio 43055.

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