Jim Fox, 86, of Greenfield

Funeral Services: Will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenfield, Iowa, with burial following in the Greenfield Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the church following the services. Dr. Pastor Keith Schweitzer will officiate the service. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family at to be www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

Open Visitation: Will be held at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield on Thursday, Oct. 1st, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Family Visitation: The family will greet friends at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenfield on Thursday, Oct. 1st, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Memorials: May be directed to the family to be established at a later date.

James Leroy Fox was born April 15th, 1940, to Lawrence & Bernadine (Weber) Fox in Greenfield. He went home to be with Jesus on September 27th, 2026.

He attended school in Greenfield and graduated from high school in 1958. He worked at the family business until his retirement a few years ago. On June 8, 1958 he married Phyllis Frizell, his high school sweetheart (and even after 60 years of marriage, Dad would say “And I love her more every day”). They had four children - Peggy, Darren, Brian & Terry.

Jim’s lifelong passion was horses, and his family grew up surrounded by quarter horses. After he and Phyllis became empty nesters, their focus shifted to raising and racing thoroughbreds, achieving several meaningful successes at Prairie Meadows.

Jim lived a full and joyful life, with no regrets and a sincere contentment that was watered by his deep faith and understanding of God’s grace, mercy, and blessing. His greatest love was people! Certainly, his family was his favorite treasure, but he could turn a stranger into a “friend” in a matter of minutes! He would gladly share Jesus with confidence, and he sure loved to share warm & heartfelt hugs with anyone who was open to receive one!

He modeled, in both word and action, what it looks like to follow Christ. He had a generous, giving and gentle spirit, caring and loving heart, and an attitude of surrender regarding the Lord’s plan for his life – yet yearned for the day the Lord called him home. Now… he’s HOME! It was an honor to call him Dad, Grandpa and Gpa, and we are sure going to miss him!

He is survived by his daughter Peg (Jon) Baier and their children Nicole (Brian) Clark (Brayden, Tucker & Kinley), Jenny Baier, Andrew (Alyson) Baier (Hudson, Quinn & Avery); son Darren (Lolita) Fox and their children James Fox (Meadow), Camia (Jesse) Mata (Evelynn, Audrey & Cecilia); son Brian (Lori) Fox and their children Sean (Lindsey) Fox (Emersyn & Jasper), Kristin (Brad) Robinson (Shay, Riley & Konnor), Nick (Cheyenne) Fox (Rory); Terry (Kelly) Fox and children Jade (Jen) Fox (Raelyn & Jali), Devin (Kristi) Fox (Evirsen), Logan Fox and Wilson Fox, his brother Dan (Bonnie) Fox, and brother-in-law Therald Arterburn.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis, his parents, his sisters Marjorie & Nancy, and niece Lori Teel.

Our family wishes to express sincere thankfulness for all your prayers and acts of kindness shown to us in our time of sorrow.