Ronald 'Ronnie-Foxy' Fox, retired supervisor
Mr. Ronald Maurice Fox, 74, passed away at 8 a.m., Saturday, May 7, 2016, at his home in Palm Harbor, Fla. Ronnie-Foxy was born Sept. 29, 1941, in Lewes, to Ethel and Maurice Fox.
Ronnie also resided in Georgetown.
Ronnie was in the National Guard for a number of years. He was a supervisor in commercial construction for two different companies for over 45 years, the latest being Evans Builders of Salisbury, Md.
Ronnie was married to the late Doris Ann Miller Fox for 50 years and two months. She suffered an untimely death in 2011.
Four years ago, Ronnie married the former Jane Rowland of Pelham, Ga. Ronnie and Jane enjoyed their time in retirement at Sherwood Forest RV Resort in Palm Harbor. They were camp hosts for the last year which was a happy time for both. He was also camp Mr. Fix-It.
Ronnie was preceded in death by one brother, Donnie Fox; as well as his parents, Maurice and Ethel Fox.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, Jane Rowland Fox; two daughters and their spouses, Dorie (Bobby) Nichols and Becky (Lee) Herbst; one son, Burt (Patti) Fox; one stepdaughter, Lisa (Randy) Anderson; grandchildren Steve Gilbert, Matt Gilbert, Candace Fox and Michael (Kailyn) Mitchell; stepgrandsons, Corey and Randall (Jenna) Anderson; great-grandchildren, Rhyley Gilbert, Jonah and Jace Mitchell; brothers Mike (Terri) Wyatt, Chandler (Joan) Fox, Bobby Fox, and Joe Fox; sister Mary Jane (Eddie) Letson; sister-in-law Sarah (Warren) Webster; brothers-in-law Larry (Sharon) Thompson and Rev. Billy (Jo) Thompson; sisters-in-law Sandy Fox and Joan McBroom; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, Saturday, May 14. Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with services to immediately follow. A graveside memorial will be held directly after at the Millsboro Cemetery. The Rev. David Landers of Oldsmar, Fla., will officiate.
It is requested that memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to a charity of your choice. To share your deepest sympathies or fondest memories, sign on to the online register at www.watsonsfh.com.
