Jaycob Robert Fox, 17, of Richwood

Jaycob Robert FoxJaycob Robert Fox, 17, of Richwood died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, August 28, 2013 from injuries sustained in a car accident on his way to school.  He was born June 22, 1996 in Marysville.

He had just started his senior year at North Union High School.  Jaycob loved hunting and playing video games.  He enjoyed his music and his close group of friends, and their “sessions” together.  He loved his dog, Buddy and their walks together.  He was employed by Jeff and Pattie Coe, working in their ice cream trailer this summer.

He is survived by his mother, Tina Marie (Bump) (Yancy) Smith, Richwood; his father, Robert L. Fox Jr., Richwood; a brother, Jared Smith, Richwood; a sister, Beth (Staff Sgt. Ben) Estep, South Carolina; grandparents, Bill and Kathy Hardesty, Marion; Dan and Melinda Smith, Broadway; Marion and Karen Bump, Richwood; aunts and uncles, Kristy Foster, Marion; Melisa Ewing, West Liberty; Amanda Jones, Richwood; Mike Bump, Lima, LeAnna (Brian) Raines, York Center; and many cousins, including special cousin, Alex Jones.

Funeral services will be Monday, Sept. 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Pastor Steve Brown officiating.  Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery.  Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 4 PM at the funeral home in Richwood.

Memorial gifts may be made to the American Red Cross, Central-Southeast Ohio Region, 995 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205.

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com

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