Billings Gazette Billings, MT 17 May 2007 LAUREL - Ronald Dale Fox, 63, of Laurel, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, May 15, 2007. Ron was born Feb. 2, 1944, to Henry and Rose Fox. He graduated from Laurel High School in 1962. Ron joined the Air Force in 1964 and served four years during the Vietnam War. Ron's passion in life was farming. Though he never had a wife, he often said he was married to the farm. Ron enjoyed bowling, fishing and spending time with family. He was the president of the Laurel Men's Bowling Association for many years. In fact, he bowled the state tournament in Butte just this past weekend. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jon. Ron is survived by brothers Larry (Eileen), Randy (Sue), Terry (Dodie), and sister-in-law Laura, as well as numerous nephews and nieces. The family will never forget the care he gave to grandma in her final years. He will be missed by all that knew him. Funeral services will be Friday, May 18, 2 p.m., at Smith Funeral Chapel in Laurel. Burial with full military honors at the Laurel Cemetery will follow the service. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the funeral chapel.