Thomas W. Fox, 70 of Easton, PA went home to be with his Lord, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at his home after a yearlong battle with cancer. His last words were “to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord” (II Corinthians 5:8). He wanted to go home and be with Jesus, whom he loved. Born June 16, 1947 in Easton, PA he was a son of Sara L. Fox of Easton and the late Edgar J. Fox, Jr.
Thomas was a 1965 graduate of Easton High School and co-owner for 45 years of Fox Brothers Alarms which was founded in 1972 with his brother Craig. He held a private pilot license and was a former member of the Lehigh Valley Flying Club. He was a faithful member of Sovereign Grace Baptist Church, Phillipsburg where he served as an Elder. He loved the word of God and was always willing to share his faith with others. Tom had the gift of hospitality, opening his home to hundreds of people throughout the years.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his precious wife of 51 years: Carol Fox; his daughter: Michelle Ruiz and her husband Michael of Walnutport, PA; his sons: Thomas Fox, Jr. and his wife Wendy of Nazareth, Daniel Fox of Easton and Mark Fox and his wife Angela of Easton; brothers: Craig Fox and his wife Gloria of Easton and Paul Fox of Easton; his sister: Gail Haldeman and her husband Steve of Sellersville, PA; his grandchildren, who affectionately called him Pop-Pop: Courtney, Brooke, Ryan, Kimberly, David, Ethan, Brandon and Natalie; and many nieces and nephews.
Services are 11 AM Tuesday (Nov. 7) in the Calvary Baptist Church, 5300 Green Pond Rd., Easton; with visitation 6 to 8 PM Monday and 9 to 11 AM Tuesday in the Church. Interment will be private for the family at Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sovereign Grace Baptist Church, c/o 585 Lefevre Road, Easton, PA 18040. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
John Pelonero
November 4, 2017 at 10:26 am
Tom was a awesome Man of God! He in my early years as a Christian helped me grow and become more established in the Faith and in Christ. I remember so many experiences in dealing with the cults and witnessing to them the Truth of Jesus and His Word. Tom and Craig were and are experts in the cults and the defending of the faith. I will always cherish the memories of Tom and look forward to seeing him again in Glory!
Also the entire Fox family are some of the most awesome people I have met in my life.
In Christ,
John Pelonero
Debi Dienstman
November 4, 2017 at 12:11 pm
Dear Carol, and family, I as so sorry for your loss, sorrow and pain. I know it too well. My prayer is that GOD WILL COMFORT YOU WITH A PEACE THAT PASSES UNDERSTANDING, in this difficult time, and times to come. Our only hope and joy can come from knowing he is with God, where we will one day be reunited again.If you need anything, even just to talk, please call me. Love you , sincerely Debi Dienstmam
David Milne
November 4, 2017 at 3:34 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, uncle Tom was a good man.
Love, David, Tracy, Jordyn & Mackensey Milne
Ibn Howard
November 4, 2017 at 7:33 pm
Tom Fox was a very jovial man. I met him at Sovereign Grace in 2013. He invited my family and I over to his beautiful home for fellowship and fun on numerous occasions. He was a very generous man and had a special connection to my son. He would love to discuss the Word of God. We wrestled through various passages of scripture. By God’s allowance, I was blessed to visit him once last time this past Sunday. I will miss my brother and friend. I know we will hug again in heaven but Easton, PA lost a special man. May the LORD bless the Fox family as they move through the grieving process.
Angela Wolfe
November 4, 2017 at 7:48 pm
Mr. Fox has been a true blessing from God to us all… May he rest in peace with his Lord and Savior. My prayers go out to Carol and the family for their continued strength in life.
Dewain Arndt
November 4, 2017 at 9:26 pm
Tom will truly be missed. He was a true and genuine follower of Christ in every sense of the word. He loved God’s Word and was eager to share it with all he came in contact with. I remember going to his home many times for Christ-centered fellowship. He ended his earthly pilgrimage well, and is now in fellowship with his Lord and Savior. I am thankful to God for the privilege of knowing Tom as a friend and Christian brother.
Sherri Hostuttler
November 4, 2017 at 9:34 pm
You can shed tears that he is gone
Or you can smile because he has lived
You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him
Or you can be full of the love that you shared
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday
You can remember him and only that he is gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
Sherri Hostuttler
November 4, 2017 at 9:36 pm
Deepest sympathies for your loss. He was a wonderful man of God.
Sue (Gabor) Cline
November 5, 2017 at 5:26 am
Carol and family..so so sorry ..what memories I have of our friendship!! I’m praying that you can find strength, comfort and peace..not only at this time but during the times you will endure in your coming days..
Sue (Gabor) Cline
Diane Cuellar
November 5, 2017 at 9:03 am
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I met Tom at a fellowship at his home. I was received with such love that I felt like family. Hearing about his love for the Lord and others and his legacy brings joy. I pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen and keep your family and friends in his perfect peace.
Steve and Bonnie Trochim
November 5, 2017 at 9:07 am
Tom was a gift from God to all of us, a man of kindness, compassion, humility, and hospitality, a man who loved his Lord Jesus, his dear wife Carol, his family, and his church family. We will always be thankful that we had the privilege to know Tom, to fellowship with him, to hear him plead with the Lord for the salvation of our children. Carol, we love you and will pray that our gracious God will hold you in His arms as you grieve and give you strength beyond what you can ask, think, or imagine. Tom, our dear brother in the Lord, we will see you again.
Joe Budd
November 5, 2017 at 2:34 pm
As I read the obituary I was reminded of a song which is fitting for such a big hearted, generous and faithful servant who touched more lives than even he would know.
Tom obviously had the gift of evangelism and God used him to lead my father to Christ. In turn, I also was influenced to receive Christ into my life. Let me add another Thank You!
https://youtu.be/UFrdJ2V3r7Y
George & Judy Wadsworth
November 5, 2017 at 7:54 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. We rejoice that he he is in heaven with Jesus!
Rosie (Templeton) Ackerman
November 6, 2017 at 2:21 pm
Dear Carol and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. I wish you comfort during this most difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless!
Rosie
Douglas Batchelder
November 7, 2017 at 8:33 am
Dear Carol and family,
I was sorry to hear of Tom’s illness and his death. I am praying for comfort and peace for all of you. Tom was a man who exemplified commitment to Christ and His Kingdom. God bless you each with peace.
Pastor Doug
Sherry (Dewey)Budd
November 9, 2017 at 12:57 pm
Truly he was a blessing to so many! He touched my life as I was maturing in my teen years. Grateful for the time he took to invest in our lives and I can only imagine he loved his family more fiercely. Continued prayers for you all. 💞