Byron Thomas Fox

FISHERS – A Celebration of Life Service for Byron T. Fox, 85, formerly of Indianapolis and West Lafayette, will be held on April 13, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Flanner Buchanan Washington Park North, 2706 Kessler Blvd. W. Dr., Indianapolis, IN. Chaplain John Hamblen will be officiating.

At 2 p.m., Inurnment will be at the Crown Hill National Cemetery Annex, 725 W 42nd St., Indianapolis, IN. Byron and his brother, Brian, will be laid to rest with military honors. Friends and family may arrive one hour prior to the 12 p.m. service.

Born July 28, 1940, in Lansing, MI, Byron passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Grand Brooks Memory Care in Fishers, Indiana after a time on hospice. As per his wishes, cremation followed.

After living a few years in Lansing, MI, the family moved to Waukegan, IL. In High School, Byron was an officer in the Waukegan Civil Air Patrol and later joined the United States Air Force to serve his country from November 1961 to September 1966. Byron earned a bachelor’s degree in recreational administration and a master’s degree in education and counseling from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. He was actively involved with the Purdue Musical Organizations, a member of the Purdue Men’s Varsity Glee Clubs, and an assistant to the director(s) of PMO for eight years. A highlight in 2018, Byron and Brian sang at the Purdue Men’s Varsity Glee Club’s 125th Anniversary with fellow students and alumni. He also loved being a 6th Grade Teacher at the North White School Corporation for 15 years. He served his Lafayette community as an assistant director on the Heritage 75-76 Celebration; as a personnel manager for the City of Lafayette; and elected to serve on the Lafayette School Board of Trustees for four years. Byron has also received multiple honors including Alumnus of the Year by the Purdue Chapter of Delta Upsilon (1975); and commissioned Distinguished Hoosier by Governor Edgar D. Whitcomb (1971). He was a member of the Kiwana’s, the Delta Upsilon International Fraternity, Shriners International, the West Lafayette Lodge #724, the Hope Chapter #5 Order of Eastern Star (Lafayette), and a lifetime member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis.

After a catastrophic accident in 2000 and recovery time, Byron moved to Robin Run Village Senior Living where he lived for 20 years. He enjoyed using his administrative skills with the Resident Council, assisting the Chaplain Office, and spending many hours in the woodworking shop. He also volunteered with the local reading program helping children to enjoy reading.

Survivors include nieces, Christine Hamblen (John) of Indianapolis; Karin Gibson (David Palencia) of Wainscot, NY; nephew, Robert Gibson (Brenda) of Columbus, IN; two great nieces; one great nephew; and several beloved cousins and their families. Preceded in Death by his parents, William and Margaret Fox; his sister, Mary Frances Gibson; his brother, Brian Fox; and brother, Bruce Fox, (died at birth). Byron, Brian, and Bruce were triplets.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent by check to the Purdue Musical Organizations, 359 Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette IN 47906. Memo: In the Memory of Byron Fox; The Byron T. Fox PMO Endowment. Information for online donations: 765-496-6241. On behalf of the family of Byron Fox, a heartfelt thank you for the love and exceptional care of Byron by Grand Brook Memory Care of Fishers and St. Croix Hospice. You are special and Byron knew he was home and loved in your care for him. You have a crown in Heaven.