Paul Allen Fox

Lt. Colonel Paul Allen Fox, 79, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, left this life on August 2, 2016. Paul was born to Horace and Roberta Fox in Byars, Okla. on Sept 9, 1936. Paul graduated from Oklahoma City University in 1958 with a degree in Science and Business. He was also a proud Lt Colonel in the Air National Guard. Over the years, Paul held the titles of VP of Sales for Lee Way Trucking Company, CEO of logistics for Yellow Freight and CEO and President of California Hardware and was known by colleagues for his sharp negotiation skills. In retirement, Paul was dedicated to his church, Military Officers Association of America and his family and friends. Paul is survived by his wife Betty Ann Fox, her brother Woody Buttery, children Debra Fox, Victoria Fox and Paul Allen Jr. and his wife, Flo, step-children Connie Weidert (John), Jerry Edwards and Bill Edwards (Laurie) Paul has four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Paul was preceded in death by his son, Michael Fox, mother, Roberta Fox, father, Horace Fox, brother, John David Fox, wife, Barbara Fox, and daughter, Margaret Harris. Visitation will be Friday, August 5th, 5-7 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, with a service Saturday, August 6th at 2 p.m. at same. An Honor Guard ceremony will be held graveside at Bella Vista Cemetery. Pastor David Ritchie will officiate. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the scholarship fund at the Military Officer's Association of America of Bella Vista: 2601 S 15th Pl., Rogers, Ark. 72758. Online condolences can be made at www.funeralmation.com.