Nelson Charles Fox, Jr., best known as "the American Badass," passed away on November 13, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

Nelson was born in Millville, NJ, to Nelson Charles Fox, Sr., and Annlee Brokell-Fox. Nelson was 62 years old and was a longtime Millville resident. Nelson was a member of Millville Rescue Squad in the late 1970's and was a Millville High School graduate, class of 1979. He worked as head maintenance man at Holly Bush Gardens in Glassboro for 20 years and maintenance man at Oakview Apartments for 10 years. Most recently, he worked at Verna's Flightline Restaurant as maintenance man and dishwasher.

Nelson enjoyed motocross racing, shooting pool, and never missed a Philadelphia Eagles game. He could be found all around town riding his bike. Nelson was a funny, loving, caring person that would help anyone that would ask. You could always count on Nelson to make you laugh with jokes, dances, and pranks.

He was predeceased by his longtime companion, Melinda Berry, father, Nelson Fox, Sr., and mother, Annlee Brokell-Fox.

Nelson is survived by his brothers, Edward (Sherri) Campbell and  Lloyd (Nancy) Young; loving sister, Verna (William) Herman; his niece who was like a daughter to him, Tara (Adam) Gonzalez; nieces, Ashley Raube, Rebecca (Ron) Tobolski, Linda Young,  and Gevena Young; nephew, Lloyd Young; great nieces, Abigail Kunkle and RyLynn Tobolski; great nephews, Derick Davis, George Sparks IV and Tanner Gogliuzza; was known as pop-pop to Isabella Hitchner; and a daughter, Jessica (Nikki) Johnston; and grandson, Trevor Stanton, and his daughter Skylar.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Nelson's memorial service on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Barr Funeral Home, 2104 East Main Street in Millville. Visitation will be from 2:30 PM to 3 PM at the funeral Home.