After a life remarkable in length and love, Charles Fox died at the age of 102 on Monday, June 24, 2024, at the home of his longtime partner, Peggy Cowherd, in Temecula, Calif.

Charlie was born on May 20, 1922, in the Bronx, N.Y., to Jeannetta and Joseph Fox. He was the oldest sibling to Al, Sam and Rita and would always give Rita, the youngest, 25 cents to go to the movie theater. His father was a plumber and, not wanting to go into that trade, Charlie decided to work as a lithographer. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II in the South Pacific and in Washington, D.C., where he used his plumbing and printing skills, respectively.

In 1947, he married Claire, a bookkeeper from Brooklyn, N.Y. They moved to North Bellmore, Long Island, where they raised two sons, Joe and Stuart, along with fish, a dog named Jiggsy and a series of canaries all named Sunny. Charlie loved and worked hard at his job at LaSalle Industries, always trying to improve the business. He retired at age 60 and was roasted by his colleagues with poems and jibes that captured their admiration for Charlie.

Charlie played golf and bridge well into retirement, eventually becoming a respected bridge Ruby Life Master. Charlie and Claire moved to Margate, Fla., and then to Sun City, Calif., where they were active in the community pool and bridge clubs. It was in California that Charlie took up lawn bowling, which he continued playing well into his golden years — not doing too bad for a 90-year-old. He did crossword puzzles until, as he put it, “they started making them too hard” — but he persisted in watching “Jeopardy!” He never finished a family meal without smacking his lips and declaring, “Good shtuff!”

After Claire passed away in 2003, Charlie had to learn how to fend for himself. Luckily, he found companionship with fellow bridge player Peggy Cowherd, starting a second chapter of his life. He and Peggy enjoyed traveling and spending time with their blended families. The Owenses of Temecula, Calif., treated Charlie like one of their own. At his 100th birthday party, Charlie looked back on his life with amazement, doling out sage and silly advice.

Charlie is survived by his partner, Peggy; son Joe and his wife, Kathi, of Romoland, Calif.; and son Stuart and his wife, Joan, of Clifton Park, N.Y. He was also loved by his three grandchildren: Michele and her partner, Chuck, of Fayetteville, Ark.; Adam and his wife, Shannon, of Athens, Ga.; and Carolyn and her husband, Dave, of Essex Junction, Vt.

Charlie will be interred at Riverside National Cemetery in California.

We will miss him dearly but are thankful his long life was filled with “good shtuff.”

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Jim was born September 3, 1947 in Modesto, California to Oscar and Jessie Gravitt.  Jim spent the early years of his childhood living in Stilwell, Oklahoma.  Moving to California in 1955, Jim attended elementary school in Thermal and Indio before moving to Perris in 1962.  Jim graduated from Perris High School in 1966.  After graduation, he went to work for a company that was later known as General Telephone. 

Jim was drafted into the United States Army in 1968.  He served two years in the Army with several months stationed at the DMZ in Korea.  Jim was discharged from the Army in 1970 and returned to work at General Telephone in Hemet, CA.

Jim remained with General Telephone in Hemet his entire career, 35 years, retiring in 2002. 

After his retirement, Jim and his wife, Debi, moved to the Oregon Coast for a year where Jim spent many hours fishing the Siletz River in his boat.  Their next move was to Gresham in 2003 where Jim began spending more of his time buying and selling hotrods.  While this remained a passion Jim loved, it became close to a full-time past time taking him on the road many hours and miles.  Jim was very active in attending car shows, joining car clubs and making many life-long friends along the way.

Debi would occasionally persuade Jim to go on a “non-hotrod” related vacation.  They enjoyed traveling the United States, including Alaska, and Canada in their truck and camper.  Their dachshunds over the years, be it Sampson or more recently Peggy, travelled and shared in their adventures.

When not on the road, Jim had many other interests he enjoyed.  He and Debi attended East Hill Foursquare Church and other churches in the area.  His entertainment included family gatherings with games and croquet, reading, going to casinos and playing poker with his family and friends.  Jim had many laughs and hours of enjoyment in their wild poker games. 

Jim’s love for life, his upbeat and positive nature, quick-wittedness and ability to embellish a boring story to capture your attention will never be forgotten. 

Jim is survived by his wife Debra Gravitt; former wife Jerrie Bond; 2 daughters April (Cory) and Aimee; son Chad (Chip); granddaughters Realyn and Rachel; grandsons Chaiden, Jamison, Tristan and Jason; great-granddaughters Emma and Morgan; (brothers) Don, Billy and Ernie; (sisters) Nancy, Mary, Doris, Frances and Betty; many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces/nephews as well as hundreds of friends.

Funeral Service at Miller Jones Mortuary, 26770 Murrieta Rd., Sun City, CA 92586 with Pastor Dan Ellis officiating.  March 11^th, 2020 @ 11:00 AM.  Viewing prior to service 10:00-10:45.  Private family service immediately following at Riverside National Cemetery.  Reception information will be provided at service.

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