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William A. Fox VIRGINIA BEACH - William Allan Fox, 85, passed away March 4, 2009, after a brief illness following surgery at Bayside Sentara Hospital in Virginia Beach. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Irma and his two brothers, John Fox and Edwin Fox. Mr. Fox is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Catherine Fox; a daughter, Suzanne Moffitt of Naperville, Ill.; three sons, William Fox of Conifer, Colo., Allan Fox of Falls Church, Va., and Stephen Fox of Quinton, Va. He was cherished by his five grandchildren, Heather Fox and Shannon Fox of Falls Church, Jordan Fox and Jackson Fox of Quinton and Robert Moffitt of Naperville. Mr. Fox was a veteran of World War II and served honorably in the Army Air Corps in the China, Burma and Indian theatres. He lived for many years in Falls Church and Springfield, Va., where he was a district manager for H&R Block and later owned a tax service, The Tax Office. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be remembered with much love and affection. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Haygood United Methodist Church, 4713 Haygood Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Mar. 8, 2009.

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Susan Andersen

March 11, 2009

My family is so blessed to have known Bill during his visits to Steve and family. Love and hugs to Kay, Steve, Christi, Jordan, and Jackson Fox. And the whole Fox family.

Tommy Zielske

March 11, 2009

Mr "FOX" as he was so fondly called by me. Mr Fox brought a kindness to any and all situations that is rarely seen today. I particularly will miss seeing him in my office. He was a super person and great friend. God Bless!!!

Sara Fox Jones

March 9, 2009

Aunt Kay, Suzanne, Bill, Allan and Stephen, What sad news. Uncle Bill was so kind to my mother over the years and I really appreciated it. His keeping in touch meant a great deal to us all. We will keep his memory alive and will keep you all in our thoughts at this sad time.

Diane Allen

March 8, 2009

To Suzanne and your entire family. My sincere condolences and sympathies. I met your father on several ocasions and he was so friendly. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficut time.

Diane and Jerry Allen

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