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James Franklin Fox

James Franklin Fox, 87, of Middletown, Conn., and formerly of Coplay, died Aug. 4, 2020, at Water’s Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation, Middletown.

Born in Coplay, he was a son of the late Dr. William Frederick Sr. and Grace Irene (Long) Fox.

He was a graduate of the former Coplay High School and of Penn State University.

He was a peacetime veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was a land surveyor for Capital Engineering Company, Middletown, Conn., for 40 years until he retired in 2002. He was previously employed by the U.S. Department of Forestry.

He is survived by a sister, Sarah E. Fox of Coplay; four nieces, Robin H. Sieger of Palmetto, Fla., Stacy Biechey with Dean of Northampton, Carol Sommers of Whitehall and Christine Parola with Bruce of Moscow, Pa.; a great-niece, Gretchem Goetzman of Chicago, Ill., and her brother, Grandon, on his way to Korea; a great-nephew, Kyle Sommers of Broomall; and two great-nieces, Sophia and Maria Parola, both of Moscow.

He was predeceased by a brother, William F. Fox Jr.; and a sister, Doris Sieger.

Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.