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Robert Fox Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 21 to Sep. 22, 2006.

Dr. Robert Darlan Fox, 66, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006. He was born Dec. 10, 1939, to Dr. Noah Darlan Fox and Marjorie Sale Fox in Statesville. He attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem and received his doctorate of dental surgery from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in 1967. He practiced general dentistry in Winston-Salem for 33 years. He served in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Jackson, S.C., and Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. He served on the Tanglewood Board of Trustees for several years. He was a member of the Forsyth County Dental Society, the N.C. Dental Society and the American Dental Association. He was an avid motorcyclist, a private pilot, an accomplished gardener and enjoyed traveling. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Noah Darlan Fox. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda Reynolds Fox, of the home; two sons, Robert D. Fox Jr. and fiancee Karen L. Winkler and William Matthew R. Fox and wife Allison H. Fox, all of Winston-Salem; a daughter, Anna Fox Scully, and husband Michael G. Scully; and two grandchildren, Jackson R. Scully and Jenna C. Scully of Huntersville. He is also survived by his mother, Marjorie Sale Fox, of Winston-Salem; and two brothers, Kent S. Fox of Greensboro and Donald N. Fox of Spartanburg, S.C. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Centenary United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem. Family visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Sept. 22, at Vogler & Sons on Reynolda Road. Memorial contributions may be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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February 11, 2020

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September 27, 2006

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26 Entries

Matt Fox

February 11, 2020

Hi Celia, Dr. Fox practiced dentistry for many years in the old Medical Park on Maplewood Avenue and then he moved to Healy Drive. He did not have an office on Miller Street.

Celia Leffler

March 18, 2019

Was this the children's dentist on Miller Street?

Jane Church Mokrasch

September 27, 2006

We were out of town last week and I was not aware of Robert's passing until his good friend, Gene Price, told me. My prayers are with each of you. I was a student at Reynolds High School from 1953-1957, and remember Robert during that part of his life as such a fine young man.

Claudia Arton

September 27, 2006

Linda and family, I was saddened to learn about Dr. Fox's death. I was out of town last week and just caught up on the newspapers I missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief. Dr. Fox was a very special person and will be greatly missed. I know he is now on the biggest and fastest Harley in heaven smiling down upon his family and friends. I am so sorry that I wasn't in town to attend his funeral. May God bless each of you and give you comfort and strength.
Sincerely,
Claudia Arton

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Sarah Murphy McFarland

September 27, 2006

Dear Family,
Though I did not know Robert well, I do remember him as being one of the "good guys" in the RJR class of 1957. From the obituary and guest book it sounds as if he did good and enjoyed a good life. Prayers, Sarah Murphy McFarland

Caroline (Hauser) Anderson

September 26, 2006

Linda and family,

I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Fox. He was the greatest dentist in the world. Totally irreplaceable. He also had the greatest personality. One of a kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. He will be greatly missed always.

BRENDA AND LARRY HARRIS

September 26, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Patricia Shepherd

September 25, 2006

God bless your family at this time. I, too, suffered a loss in my family recently and words cannot express how this feels.My prayers are with you all. Allow the hurt and healing as it makes you stronger.
I went to school with son Robbie at RJ Reynolds.
Patricia Gratz Shepherd

M.E. Hicks

September 25, 2006

Robert and I were classmates at R.J.Reynolds High School from 1953 to 1957. He was a great guy who was frienly to everyone. My prayers go out to his family.

Kristin Dimock Henry

September 25, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Fox. I remember him so well driving his motorcycle and coming to visit Anna and me at our apartment in Chapel Hill. He will really be missed. He was also a wonderful dentist who helped me out many times.
Love, Kristin

Charlie & Barbara Miller

September 25, 2006

Linda & family...
We are very sorry for your loss.

Stacy Price Mathews

September 25, 2006

Dr. Fox was my dentist the last couple of years before he retired, a long time friend of my father, and Robbie and I graduated at Reynolds together. My sympathy and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Austin and Megen Scully

September 24, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Hans deBot

September 22, 2006

To Linda and Family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this tough time. Your family has been a big part of my life for many years. I will always remeber the fondest of times with Robert he will be dearly missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. We are just around the corner if Anna needs any help with the kids. We will be thinking about you.

With Love Always
Hans deBot and Family

Russell Coleman

September 22, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family!
Russell Coleman

Jim Buie

September 22, 2006

Robert and I shared many wonderful experiences and adventures together in both high school and in the Army. He was a great friend and will be missed by many. Robert was a fighter and never gave up. My prayers go out to Linda and the family.

Gene Price

September 22, 2006

Linda and the family, I cannot add to what others have said but Robert and I go back to school days friendship at Wiley and I miss him.I went home with him back then to play while the residence of the family was being finished on Reynolda Rd. so that's a long time but one doesn't forget. God Bless You. Gene Price

Susan Reynolds Thompson

September 22, 2006

I will miss Robert very very much. He has been in my life and family since I was a child. Having Robert as my brother-in-law was very special. He enjoyed life so much and lived it to the fullest. Our family will always have our cherished memories of Robert. Robert was an excellent dentist, very gentle and caring about his patients. I learned early in life because of Robert and his Dad, who was also a dentist, not to be afraid of going to the dentist. I am proud to have had Robert in my life and as my brother-in-law. I love you, Robert.

Sue

Susan Canter

September 22, 2006

To Linda and family,

Where do I begin, because words cannot express the grief and sorrow I feel over loosing Robert. He was a very special, dear friend of mine for over 16 years. There will never be another Robert. He always took an interest in everything and everyone around him. He was one of the most outgoing people, and was so full of life. People with his zest for life come along once in our lifetime. We were all blessed to be a part of Robert's life. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and the family.

love, susan

Myra Franklin

September 22, 2006

Linda, my heart goes out to you and your children. I first met Dr. Fox when he joined our small breakfast club at Trenwest Restaurant several years ago. It was always such a joy to see his smiling face every morning and to listen to many of his stories. He was such a talker and so pleasant to be around. He lived his life to the fullest, something we should all learn to do. I will miss him but I know he is in a wonderful place with no suffering and pain.I am sure he is up in heaven sharing his life with everyone. My friend, you will be loved and miss by everyone. Linda, please let me know if I can do anything.

David Walker

September 21, 2006

Linda, my prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. Robert was indeed a good man and he will be missed by many.

John Fox

September 21, 2006

Robert will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda, Rob, Matt, Anna and the rest of the family. He was a good man.

Melissa Booth

September 21, 2006

Dr. Fox came into my life back in May, and ever since then he has been a special friend to me. He and I shared a special bond, and then the day came that I met the family. Linda, Rob, Matt, and Anna, my heart goes out to you all. You and Dr. fox will always have a special place in my heart and I will never forget any of you. It is still a shock for me to know that he is gone but i know that he is no longer suffering and he is with his savior jesus christ. He's watching over all of us, smiling down riding that harley and waiting for his family anf friends to join him in his peace. Please ifyou ever need anything you have my number, just call no matter what. I love you all and always will. ~Melissa Booth CNA 9th oncology

Larry and Roselee Bowen

September 21, 2006

We will truly miss Dr. Fox, Roselee and I thought alot of him through the years a great guy and truly one of the nicest people I have ever meant , Our hearts go out to the family , Our prayers are with the family at this time . Psalms 37:11

Beth Harrison

September 21, 2006

Robert has been a important part of our family for over 40 years and it is difficult to realize that he will no longer be with us. My first experience as a bridesmaid was the wedding of Robert and my cousin Linda and it was a highlight of my teenage years. Although we've always lived miles apart, we have had a special bond with these cousins.

Our hearts go out to Linda, Rob, Matt and Anna as well as Susan and Nick and their families. We love you all!

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