Oren Fox Obituary (1935 - 2022) - Brawley, California

Oren R. FoxSeptember 14, 1935 to February 14, 2022OREN RAY FOX, was born on September 14, 1935 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. At the age of 14, he and his parents and younger brother came to Imperial County for a new job opportunity for his father. They remained in the valley from that point on. He attended Brawley Union High School, graduating in 1953. It was at BUHS that he met the love of his life, Doris Willingham. He and Doris were married for over 65 years. He passed away on February 14, 2022 at the age of 86.In addition to raising a family of four, he built a distinguished career in Law Enforcement with the Imperial County Sheriff's Office, spanning 37 years; including 5 terms as the elected Sheriff-Coroner. Oren also maintained a concurrent career with the California Army National Guard, rising through the ranks as a very honorable military leader for 30 years, ending his career with the Guard as a Brigadier General.Oren was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Vesta Fox, his sisters (Berta and Minnie), his brothers (Tommy and Hugh); and most recently his beloved wife Doris (2019). He is survived by his children Tamara Fox Adam (husband Carl-Imperial), Michael R Fox (wife Laura-Yuma, AZ), Cindy Fox Johnson (husband Gordon-Greeley, CO), and Shannon Fox (wife Sherry-Ventura, CA); Grandchildren Christopher Nunn and Terra Pyle (El Centro), Sara Andersen (Somerset, KY), Nicole DiCori (Yuma, AZ) Montana Fox (Austin, TX), Nathaniel Johnson (Greeley, CO), Joshua Fox (Austin, TX), Tyler Fox and Justin Nimmo (Ventura, CA). He had 16 amazing Great-Grandchildren.Services will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 Christ Community Church590 W Orange AvenueEl Centro, CA 92243Additional parking is available at the intersection of 5th and Olive.Viewing/Visitation 10:00 to 11:00 amCelebration of Life Service 11:00 amInterment immediately following at Riverview Cemetery, 4700 Hovley Road, Brawley, CA 92227In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to one of the following: Pioneers' Museum/Imperial County Historical Society373 E Aten RoadImperial, CA 92251Imperial County Sheriff's Volunteer ServicesPO Box 1040El Centro, CA 92244Christ Community Church590 W Orange AveEl Centro, CA 92243