Alex Jadon Fox, a 20-year-old Black / African American male, died on Sunday, June 21, 2020, in the Lake City and Florence area of South Carolina. Born on July 1, 1999, in Florence, he was a beloved figure in his community, known for his dedication to his family and his future career. His life was cut short just days before his 21st birthday, leaving a void for those who knew him as a son, brother, nephew, and friend.
Raised in Florence by his mother, Josey Jones, Alex was a 2017 graduate
of Wilson High School. He had ambitions in the trade industry and pursued a degree in welding at Florence-Darlington Technical College after finishing high school. At the time of his passing, he was employed by PFG LLC, where he had begun to establish his professional path. Outside of work and school, he was known for his love of sports and the quality time he spent with his friends and relatives.
He was survived by a large and loving family, including his mother and her husband, Anthony Jones, as well as his brother, Cameron Jones-Mack. His family circle extended to his grandfather, Odell Fox Sr., and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida. He was preceded in death by several grandparents and his godfather. Services were handled by the Ideal Funeral Parlor, where family and friends gathered to honor his memory and legacy. Information regarding specific suspects or arrests related to his death was not detailed in the available public accounts of the incident.