William "Buddy" Fox

William "Buddy" Fox, 83, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026. He was born on August 18, 1943, to the late Robert and Hazel Fox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Mae Fox; brother, Tommy Fox; sister, Janelle Ezell.

Buddy is survived by his daughters, JoAnn Akins, Ginger Floyd (Marshall), and Denise Chambliss; sister, Jane Childers (Kenneth); brothers and sister in laws, John Roe (Kathy) of Belton, South Carolina, and Randy Roe (Sherry) of Calhoun. grandchildren, Jill Aldridge, Jody Tumlin (Casey), Jana Aldridge, Tyler Cooper, Wesley Kearney, Cameron Foster (Anna), Jesse Bennefield (Kayla); great- grandchildren, Madilyn Burgess, Grayson Tumlin, Rilyn Cooper, Emma Kate Cooper, Caroline Morgan Cooper, Logan Banks, Brynliegh Bennefield, Paula Hardie (Frankie), and Bryson Lee Hardie.

Buddy was a lifelong coon hunter who had a deep love for the sport and the friendships that came along with it. He was blessed with a heart of gold and a gift for making everyone feel like a friend. Buddy never met a stranger and seemed to know someone, or have a mutual friend, just about everywhere he went. His warm personality and genuine love for people touched countless lives, and he was loved by so many. The friendships he made and the memories he left behind will be cherished for years to come.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM from Fain Cemetery with Bro. Jason Parker and Pastor Harley Egor officiating. Steve and Tammy Miller will be in charge of the music. Pallbearers are Timmy Childers, Cameron Foster, Tyler Cooper, Jesse Bennefield, Wesley Kearney, Steve Miller, Steven Cochran, and Terry Jordan.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Williams "Buddy" Fox.