04/23/2026
Earsell Fox was born on December 5, 1923 to the late Irma Hill Fox and D**k Fox in Clarke County, Alabama. She peacefully departed this life on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:01 P.M. in Mobile, AL.
At an early age, Earsell confessed Christ and united with Antioch A.M.E. Church, where she remained a faithful and devoted member until her transition.
Earsell was a woman of quiet strength, deep faith, and a generous heart. She loved to read, quilt, cook, and spend time planting in her garden and watching things grow. Her kitchen was a place of comfort and love, and she was especially known for her delicious fried chicken, cornbread, and collard greens. She had a special place in her heart for those less fortunate. Although she did not visit people often, she warmly welcomed many into her home, making everyone feel cared for. She believed strongly in the importance of education and instilled that value in her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Fox Sr.; her children: Elouise Fox, Maverick Eugene Fox, Beulah Mae Fox, Alvin Fox, and J.D. Foxx Jr.; her siblings: Jimmy Fox, Joseph Fox, Elisha Fox, Cleophas Fox, David Fox, Ora Lee Fox, Walter D. Fox, Willis Fox, Minnie Hunt and L.T. Fox; granddaughter, Veronica Johnson; grandson, Steve Fox.
Earsell leaves to cherish her legacy and loving memories, her children: Authorean Johnson of Philadelphia, Willie Fox of Illinois, Peter Fox of Decatur, IL, Ledell (Brenda) Fox of Bronx, NY, L.E. (Mary Fox) of Leroy, AL, Robert (Yana) Fox and Clausell (Carolyn) Fox both of Mobile, AL; one loving sister, Elnora Flinn; daughter-in-law, Linda Fox;
a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
Public viewing will be held on Friday April 24, from 1:00 til 5:00pm at Jackson Memorial Funeral Home. The service will be held on Saturday April 25, viewing will begin at 12:00 til 1:00pm funeral hour at Antioch A.M.E. Church 12906 Walker Spring Rd. Gainestown, AL. 36450. Interment will follow in the Antioch A.M.E. Church Cemetery in Gainestown.
Final life celebration entrusted to Jackson Memorial Funeral Home 203 East Ross St. Jackson, AL. 36545