Vernon T. Fox, Jr.

LEHIGH ACRES, FL -- Vernon "Ted" Fox, Jr. (87) was called home to the Lord on November 12, 2016, following complications from a fractured hip and advanced Alzheimers.  Ted is survived by his three children:  T. Dean Fox (Timonium, MD); Cathy Fox (Fort Myers, FL); Steve Fox, wife Debi, & granddaughter Jordan (Hagerstown, MD).  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years (Katy Fox), his parents (Bud & Karen Fox), and his siblings (Sue Jones & Harry Fox).

Ted was born on December 12, 1928, in Washington, DC, attended Greenbelt High School, where he was a standout athlete, graduated from the University of Maryland, and later earned his Master’s Degree from Bowie State University.  He and Katy married on April 5, 1958, and chose to start their family 4 years later.  Over his 38-year career in education, Ted taught drivers education, physical education, and coached in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties (Maryland).  Ted spent the majority of his teaching years at Springbrook High School, from which he retired in 1988.

On Friday, November 18, 2016, a visitation (9:30-11:00 am), immediately followed by the funeral service (11 am), will be held at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD. 20877.  Interment at Parklawn Memorial Park in Rockville, MD immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Vernon T. Fox, Jr. may be made to:  Springbrook High School Athletic Hall-of-Fame Fund @ 201 Valley Brook Drive, Silver Spring, MD  20904.