February 19, 2014
Dr. Robert Paul Fox II, 50, of Batesville died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at a hospital in Dallas, Texas.
He was born in Globe, Arizona on February 12, 1964 to Robert Paul Fox, Sr. and Lula Mae (Moore) Fox.
He was a medical doctor and a member of the Arkansas Medical Society. He enjoyed gun collecting, the outdoors. He enjoyed reading, was a do-it-yourself carpenter and was a fitness enthusiast. Most of all, he loved his family.
Survivors include his wife, Melissa ''Missy'' Fox of the home; two sons, Robert Paul Fox III and his wife, Amber of Robertsdale, Alabama and Jacob Isaac Fox of Daphne, Alabama; three daughters, Rachel Allison Fox and Mallory Elizabeth Fox both of Daphne, and McKinley Faith Fox of Batesville, Arkansas; and one grandson, Austin T. McClellan of Robertsdale; his father, Robert Paul Fox Sr. of Texarkana, Texas; and sister, Renita Johnson and her husband, Thomas Ray, of Doddridge, Arkansas.
His mother preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Roller-Crouch Chapel with Bob Fant officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
we were shocked and sincerely sorry to hear of dr. fox passing. he was above and beyond the call of duty to see to all of ones health issues. he was the most compassionate person and doctor we have ever known. He was not only a great doctor but also a true friend to us all. He always spoke to us outside the hospital and as a doctor saved my arm in the er after several visits i finally received him as care taker and he got the ball rolling making sure i got the best care. he took the time to talk shop to his patients and understood of us all. he gave 125% to his friends, family and to us patients. we love and miss him dearly. all our love goes out to his family and prayers for you all are daily in our hearts may god bless you all in your time of sorrow.
Dear Missy,
We were so sorry to hear of Robert's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We remember our time at Texarkana College with Robert fondly. Dennis "Andy" Foster and Kim (Roberts) Foster
Missy, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you girls.
Missy, I was so surprised to hear of your husband's passing. Please know you are in my prayers. I remember fondly our days at WRMC. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to let me.
Love & prayers,
Norma
I was saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. Fox. Dr. Fox certainly used the talents God gave him. I was as interpreter for the hospital for many years. Dr. Fox was always kind and compassionate with all patients, regardless of race. I told him once I wanted to be a missionary, but my health wouldn't allow this. He said "You don't have to travel far away to do mission work. You are doing it here." And when I was a patient in the E.R., I always wanted Dr. Fox. Praying for his family and friends and patients.
God i pray for peace of mind for the Fox Family Amen ...To the Fox Family from the Emanuels please know that he was an will all ways be the BEST ER DR AN FRIEND HE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED
I'm so sorry for your loss. Dr. Fox was a great doctor and he will definitely be missed.
You will be missed. Prayers to your family.
Missy and family,
I have been praying for you for many weeks know when we all first learned of Dr. Fox being sick. My heart goes all to all of you and I cant imagine what you must be experiencing. As many have already said he was one of a kind doctors. All compassionate, caring, and I think of his greatest qualities as a doctor was his willingness to listen. He had been my ER countless times as well for my family and children and was always top noticed and willing to listen. If he new I was in the ER he always made a point to come and check to see how I was doing. May God wrap you in his loving arms and carry you through the days and months to come.. May god give you peace and comfort. Your in my thoughts and prayers...God Bless you all. Kathy Carey
So very sorry to hear about Dr. Fox , He was a great man and doctor and will be missed. I always asked for him when I would go to ER. I am praying for you and your family that God comforts you during this time.
So very sorry to hear about Dr. Fox , He was a great man and doctor and will be missed. I always asked for him when I would go to ER. I am praying for you and your family that God comforts you during this time.
Missy and Family,sorry for your loss.You are in my thought and prayers.
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of my longtime friend, Robert Fox, M.D.
Dr. Fox and I were paired together on the first day of mediical school, and quickly became fast friends and study partners.
Throughout our medical training, I had the privilege of sharing countless hours and many life changing experiences with Robert.
Over the years Dr. Fox always remained a compassionate and caring physician, who used his expertise and skills to save lives and to bring healing to the people of his community.
Indeed he touched thousands of people in a most unique way.
His great love was his family, yet he was a friend to all and an advocate to those in need,
I extend my deepest condolences to his family in this most difficult of times, along with prayers for the peace of God that passes all understanding.
God bless his memory and his precious family. I shall miss you, my friend!
He was a great doctor and a good friend, we are blessed to have known him. Our condolences to his family.
Missy and family So sorry about Dr.Fox passing. You have been in our prayers for several weeks. II enjoyed my time working with him, &his care for me and some of my family. Always kind and considerate. We will continue to pray for you. God Bless. Flora Feb. 20.2014
Dear Missy and McKinley,
I pray the peace of God will comfort your hearts during this time. Please know you are loved and thought about and lifted up in prayer daily. Stay close to one another and the Lord and He will lift you up on wings like eagles.
WRMC has lost the very talented and genuinely great guys.....he took care of my mother and I on several occasions there was none better he will be sorely missed......may god bless his family in their time of sorrow.....R.I.P. Dr. Fox
Missy&family. Iwish to express my condolencesin the passing of Dr. Fox.
Dr. Fox was an excellent ER doctor, and we always enjoyed working with him. We extend our deepest sympathies to the family.
Dr Fox provided our community and medical staff many wonderful years of care and he will be dearly missed. Personally, he was a great physician, teacher and friend. I wish his family peace through this difficult time, knowing Robert is comfortable in the care of our Father.
I was so very sorry to hear about his passing. He was always a great person to be around. My deepest condolences to his family.
Prayers for Missy and family. Dr. Fox will be missed. I have many fond memories of him. Praying that happy times and memories will provide you comfort during this difficult time.
So sorry for loss. Prayers and deepest sympathy to all family. May God bless you all with peace that only he can give.
God bless Robert and all of the wonderful work and happiness he brought to so many lives. Lives saved and brought into this world by his skills and kindness.
Robert was a very good man, a great doctor and friend. He died too young, as only the good ones do. He will be missed, R.I.P.
Dr. Fox was a valued friend and co-worker that I had the honor and privilege of knowing and working very closely with for 20 years. Each day working with him was a pleasant one simply because of his smile and the laughter he brought to the ED, even on the most stressful of days there was his beautiful smile. The man and doctor he was to this community will be remembered forever. There are so many people's lives that have been touched by his gentle voice, soft touch and very tender, not just for his patient's but for their families and his co-workers alike. He personally helped me in so many ways and I will miss him greatly. I look forward to the day I can see that smiling face once again. Rest in Peace my friend. I Love You.
Dr Fox was a very good man and doctor. No matter how busy he was he would always take time to listen if you had a problem. I loved to work when he was working because he helped keep a busy ED not as stressful as it could've been. He is missed. Will be praying for his family. We will understand it all by and by.
Missy and family. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you a peace that only He can give.
Dr. Fox was a wonderful person and doctor and touched many lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord give you peace and comfort during this time.
In Christ,
Bryan, Laura & Marley Anderson
So sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Fox. His father is a friend of our church. Our deepest sympathies go to the family.
Robert touched so many lives, in so many ways. He will be missed. Our loving thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time of loss. Extra prayers for his children: Robbie, Rachel, Mallory, Jacob, and McKinley.
Our prayers to the family. Dr. Fox was a wonderful doctor and man. He will be missed by many. The world is a sadder place without him.
Dr. Fox will be greatly missed. He was loved and respected by all who knew him, what a tragic loss for his family and the community. Prayers for comfort and peace for his family during their loss.
Praying for the family
Deepest sympathy
Missy.
You, your daughter and other family members are in my prayers I was saddened to hear that your husband had passed away wish I could be there cuz to comfort you as you all did when Mom and Laverne passed away and even Renea words alone cannot express how one feels at a time like this you never left his side so he knew the love you had for him I know he is in peace God watches over all and he carries on in all his children May the Lord bless you all I wish I had known him remember we all love you ! Debra and Family Xo Xo
Prayers going to his love ones. I always loved working with Dr Fox he was always smiling and could always bring a smile on my on face no matter how hectic the day. He will be miss not only by his immediate family but by his medical family.
Prayers to all of the family of this wonderful man.He was a great Dr and friend he touched the hearts of so many people. He will also have a place in my heart.
It is not everyday that you find a doctor with the passion and concern that this man carried for his patients. He was and always will be the best ER doctor. He is irreplaceable. To his family, I am praying for all of you during this difficult time and know that Dr. Fox made a lifetime of friends and saved many lives. He will forever be missed. Rest In Peace, Doc!
With deepest sympathy to the family. Dr. Fox treated Richard on various occasions, he was always kind and so understanding. He will be greatly missed. The community has lost a great example of kindness to humanity.
Linda (Ransom) Jackson and Richard Jackson
Missy & McKinley, my heart is heavy for you guys and don't know the words to say, but rest assured the God has you wrapped in his arms. I pray he brings peace and comfort to u in the many days to come. Love to all, Kristie & Trevor.
Dear Family, I offer my deepest condolences for your loss. As you reflect on the many beautiful memories that Robert left to cherish, may they ease your hearts in the difficult days ahead. May God soothe your hearts with his loving promise to reunite you together again in the future Paradise when there will be no more sickness, pain or even death. (Revelation 21:4, 5) God knows your pain and the many tears that you cry. You're in my prayers. (Acts 24:15)
Deepest Sympathy in this most trouble time. I will keep your family in my prayers.
I was so sad to hear that my friend had passed. He was always my buddy in the ER to laugh and joke with. He was a great man and I will miss him dearly. Sorry I am not home to pay my respect for him. You and your family are in my thoughts.