Gary Fox M.D.

April 8, 2024 ~ 29 Adar II, 5784
Gary Fox, MD, 88, passed away on April 8, 2024. Dr. Fox was born and raised in Louisville, KY and graduated from the University of Louisville in 1956. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville in 1961 and served as a physician in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 – 1964. He then began a more than 50-year career as a neurologist in private practice, with the Jewish Hospital, Norton Healthcare and IU Health Arnett systems. After his retirement from IU in 2022, he continued to work part-time with Midwest Dysphasia Consultants, through March 18th.
Dr. Fox served as an instructor in medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine from 1969 – 1971 and again from 1991 – 1992. He also served as a Neurological Consultant for the Humana Heart Institute International Total Artificial Heart Project from 1984 – 1987 and as Medical Director for the Neuroscience Center of Excellence at Humana Hospital Audobon from 1986 – 1987.
Outside his distinguished career and dedication to serving his patients, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, as well as a lifelong UofL Cardinal fan.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Elizabeth Fox, with whom he shared his passion for travel throughout the world and collecting art and memorabilia. He is also survived by his son Sheldon Fox (Debbie), his son Jeff Fox (Melanie), his son Gregg Fox (Leslie), his daughter Traci Fox, his step-son William Glass, his grandchildren Bryan Fox (Angela), Matt Fox (Morgan Abbott), Carly Adajian (Dan), Davis Fox (Kennady), Drew Fox and Madison Fox, and his great-grandchildren Bryan Davis Fox Jr. (JR), Michael Abbott Fox, Cameron Abbott Fox and Leah Louise Fox (Weezy). In addition, he is survived by his sister, Marcia Feldstein. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leopold and Lillian Fox, and his beloved son, Bryan Lee Fox.
The family is indebted to Tevin Beard for his unwavering devotion and support during Dr. Fox's last years.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Adath Jeshurun or the charity of one's choice.
Funeral Services will begin at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 11 at Herman Meyer & Son Funeral Home, 1338 Ellison Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow in the Adath Jeshurun Cemetery.