Matthew Wayne Fox passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Hospice and Homecare of Reno County in Hutchinson, Kansas at the age of 54. He was born on October 22, 1962 in Larned, Kansas to Melvin and Barbara (Hammond) Fox. He was united in marriage to Kim (Scott) Fox on April 20, 1996 in Claflin, Kansas. They later divorced.

Matthew was an avid outdoorsman and liked to work and play outside. He worked as a lawn care professional and Lake Wilson was one of his favorite playgrounds. He collected antiques, and enjoyed shopping around for them. Always the “Life of the Party,” he loved to fish, hang out with friends and family, and especially cherished the time he spent with his grandkids.

Matthew is survived by his parents Melvin and Barbara Fox of Wilson; son Jody Fox of Russell; siblings Beverly Wesley and husband Mike of Lake City, Rocky Fox and wife Linda of Pratt, Gary Fox and wife Darla of Offerle, Roger Fox and wife Debbie of Kersey, CO, and Calvin Fox and wife Bonnie of Hoisington; grandchildren Taygen and Taliyaha Fox, and former spouse Kim Fox of Hays.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Larry and Terry Fox, and sister Judy MacCord.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Wilson. Inurnment will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Dorrance.