David R. Fox, age 75, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at his residence in Bartow. Born June 12, 1942 in Detroit, MI. Mr. Fox was a resident of Bartow since 1989, moving from Tampa. He was the owner of Bear's Metal Works. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was survived by his wife of 49 years, Phyllis L. Fox of Bartow; four daughters: Cricket Wagner [Michael], St. Petersburg; Susan Bartlett [Daniel], Cincinnati, OH; Wendy Miller [John], Blue Springs, MO; & Kristy Ratterree [Donald], Bartow; two sons: Timothy Fox [Shannan] & Kevin Fox [Hollie], both of Bartow; two sisters: Dory Fox, Bartow & Judy Holloway [Jack], Lutz, FL; seventeen grandchildren & six great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Thursday, November 2, 2017, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral services will be held Friday November 3, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1024 Burns Ave, Lake Wales. Interment will be held at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow.