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Spencer FOX Obituary
Pastor Fox was born Oct. 23, 1953, in Newport News, Va., to the late Spencer Lee Fox Sr. and Mammie Lee Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Annie Mae Holmes; his father, Spencer Fox Sr.; and his aunt, Mrs. Ruby Lee Adkinson.
Pastor Fox leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Mammie Lewis; loving wife of five years, Patricia Fox; eight children, Brian Carter, Min. Daniel L. Fox, Rachel Fox, Major George Delaney Jr., Latasha Delaney, Moses Delaney, Tracey Webb, and Tamika Porter and 10 grandchildren; seven brothers, James Major (Patricia), Joseph Major (Laura), Michael Major, Samuel Gatling (Maggie), Raymond Fox, James Fox and Thomas Fox (Nina); three sisters, Charlene Major, Annette Fox and Latrina Fox. He also leaves to cherish his memory his godchildren, Thomas Jenkins, Gloria Trower, Venus Mangrum, Melissa Shields (Charles), Veltrinna Bell (Ronald), Bobby Mangrum, Rufus Adkinson and the Rev. Elexander G. Adkinson Jr. and a host of other relatives.
After 22 years of dedicated service to the City of Hampton as a Supervisor and Safety Coordinator, Pastor Fox retired and worked fulltime in ministry. In September 2005 Pastor Fox founded Say So Outreach Ministry where he worked diligently until his health began to fail.
One of his favorite scriptures is Luke 1:37,"For with God, nothing is impossible." "I done told ya"
Homegoing Services for Pastor Fox will be held at noon Friday,
July 2, 2010, at St. Timothy Church of Christ Holiness U.S.A. Interment will be in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive and visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Pastor Fox will lie-in-state 2 hours prior to the service Friday at the church.
Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby, Funeral Directress, 757-357-4742. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Spencer FOX
Sharon Thurston
July 9, 2010
Pat I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I Know that God makes no mistakes. I did not know until Tony called me on 7-8-10. You be incouraged and know that I am praying for your strength. God's hand is always with you,
Evangelist Sharon Peterson-Thurston
Cindy Martel
July 5, 2010
My memories of working for the City of Hampton wouldn't be complete without thinking of Spencer Fox. He was a person you could always count on, and was always a gentleman. My condolences to his family.
Sherri McIver
July 3, 2010
To Daniel and Rachel, Sorry to hear of the passing of your father, Pastor Fox. Take comfort in knowing that he is in a much better place free from all hurt and pain. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Sherri and Erika.
Sylvia Christian
July 1, 2010
Patricia,
I was so sorry to hear about your husband's homegoing. I had the chance to meet him on several occasions at church. Indeed, he was a blessed man of God. Please remember to hold on to God's unchanging hands. He will guide and protect you during your time of sorrow. I am praying for you and your family for strength to make it through this time. But, God is a healing God, an on time God, and He will make a way out of no way. I will keep you in my prayers.
(A Friend from School Days)
Sylvia Bradby Christian
SHONNICA BYRDSONG
July 1, 2010
To Toya and the Fox Family,
May God give you all strength during this time of Sorrow. Be Blessed.
(Your friends from School)
Lloyd Bell
July 1, 2010
To the Fox Family,
My heart is sadden over the passing of Spencer. I remember him being one of the fastest guys at school. I was so please to run into him later in life at the City of Hampton. Spencer was a GOOD man. I pray that GOD will help you all through this loss.
June 30, 2010
Patrcia, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved husband. God promised to never leave or forsake us. I love you my sister.
Clementine C. Bradley
June 30, 2010
to Daniel and Rachel
We are praying for you and know that you are in our heart and throughts. Stay steadfast and unmovable in Christ which is our strength and help. We will be at your side. Pastor & Sister John W. Smith
Jeannette Cox
June 30, 2010
Latasha, I am so sorry for your loss and our prayer group are praying for you and your family. My God comfort you and your family at this time.
Mary Banks, MSW & DaVita Newport News Staff
June 30, 2010
To the Fox family:
We the staff of DaVita Newport News would to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. We know that Mr. Fox will be greatly missed. You and your family will continuely be in our prayers.
James & Wendy Marrow
June 30, 2010
To: Patricia
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and the family at this time.
"May the peace which comes from the memories of the Love Shared;comfort you now and in the days ahead"
All Our Love to You.
June 30, 2010
Dear Family: I was sorry to hear of your loss. Cherish the memories you've made over the years. The good, the bad, the tears and the laughter. God is a good God and all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose. Be blessed.
Sis. Janet Britt
Ray Johnson
June 30, 2010
See ya on the other side Preacher!
Pastor Ray Johnson
Evangelist Angela Jenkins
June 30, 2010
To Daniel & The Fox Family, I was sorry to hear of the passing of your father and your love one. I remember Pastor Fox when i was at Emmanuel Chapel and how when St.Timothy would visit or we would visit at St. Timothy or even at Convention how he would always have a smile on his face. It been awhile since i have seem him i will always remember that He was a true man of God. Remember that you and your family are in my prayers and that Heaven has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. Evangelist. A. Jenkins
Ernest & Evangelist Bernadette Purnell
June 29, 2010
To Daniel & Rachel,WE are sorry to hear of the passing of your father, however remember that the God that you love and serve will give you comfort during this time of bereavement. Know that your father is free from all sickness. Our prayers are with you and the Family.
Candice Pryor
June 29, 2010
My prayers are with you Daniel and Rachel and the entire Fox family, remember earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.
Ms. Loretta Anderson
June 28, 2010
To The Family,
May God Bless you and give you comfort in this time of bereavement. RIP Spencer Lee, you will be missed.
LaDawn
June 28, 2010
To Daniel and Rachel,
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My memories of him were always sweet ones.Take comfort in knowing that God makes no mistakes and that he's in a much better place now.I love you both.
LaDawn Council
Thomas and Connie Goode
June 28, 2010
Patricia, words cannot express the sorrow that we feel upon the loss of Rev. Fox. May you find peace in knowing we serve a mighty God. In deepest sympathy
Minister Samuel Higgs Jr. & Family
June 28, 2010
TO the Fox family my prayers go out to you all.But you know That to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord. You no that God will give you the strenghth to make it threw. I for one no just what you are feeling and God brought me through. So look to the hills from whenth cometh your help. Because Pastor Fox is resting with the in the Lord.
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