David F.

Mr. David F. Fox, age 52, of Rocky Top Heights Road, Blairsville, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2007 in Murphy, North Carolina doing what he loved the best, riding his Harley. David was born Monday, May 2, 1955 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Charles and Mary Elizabeth Steele Fox. He fulfilled his dream of moving back to the mountains in 1996 when he brought his family to Blairsville.He enjoyed riding his Harley, being with friends, the mountain life and tinking in his garage. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Neal Fox, in 1980.

Surviving David are his children: daughter and son-in-law, Ivy and Eric Ducrou, of North Ft. Myers, Florida, daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Chris Sheffield of Ft. Myers, Florida, son, Christopher Neal Fox of Blairsville; daughter, Rebecca Sue Fox of Blue Ridge, GA and grandchildren, Jacob and Hannah Sheffield. Also surviving David are his sisters, Mary Elizabeth Hyatt of Graham, NC, Ellen D. Helmbrecht of Manchester, MO and Jody Michele Sanders of Lake Placid, FL. Many nieces and nephews also survive David.

Memorial services for David will be held Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Harrison Bradley officiating and The Faith Singers presenting music.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3-4, Saturday, August 18.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to Christian Motorcycle Association, c/o George Silver, 1131 Ridge Rd. Hiawassee, GA 30546.