Harry Roger Fox
August 11, 1941 - March 8, 2017
Harry Roger Fox, age 75, passed away March 8, 2017 peacefully at home in Deer Park, Texas with his family. For Roger, family had less to do with blood and everything do with love, loyalty and life lessons. This legacy he leaves to all his family- four generations bound by their love for Roger- husband, father, and grandfather. Roger is survived by his wife Deborah Cormicle, whom he met over 25 years ago while working at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Park. Roger is also survived by son Roger Scott Fox of Lubbock and daughter Ginger Beth Fox Prescott of Deer Park. Roger was also a father to Mike Tarver of Alto, Hope Leverett Sisemore of Deer Park, Bo Cormicle of Silsbee, Stacy Cormicle Broom of Fred, and Kimberly Cormicle of Silsbee. Roger will be fondly remembered as “Grandpa” by grandchildren Jannah Mathews of Deer Park and John Fox of Lubbock as well as his great grandchildren in Deer Park: Christian Daugherty and Bentley and Avery Sisemore. Roger leaves behind additional family in Illinois, Missouri and Texas. Born August 11,1941, in Galesburg, Illinois, Roger was the oldest son of Harry William Fox and Thelma Gertrude Fox. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1959 and attended Knox College in Galesburg. He moved to Pasadena, Texas in his early 20’s. For more than 20 years Roger worked as a millwright and welder for Diamond Shamrock, and spent the last 20 years of his career with Texas Parks and Wildlife. Roger had a lifelong enjoyment of the outdoors and many sports related activities. He will be remembered as a coach, mentor and friend to an entire generation of youth and their families in the Deepwater area. Those who spent time listening to Roger were taught more than the “what’s” and “how’s” of life; he always took the time to share and discuss the “why’s”. In his later years, Roger spent daily time in the Word, often exploring these “why’s” with his family. He was a father who “knew everything” and will be missed by many. The family is hosting a Celebration of Life for Harry Roger Fox at 1:00 pm Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Hope Community United Methodist Church, 2838 Lily, Pasadena, Texas 77503. No jackets required.
Jennefer Wetherford (Eldert)
My sympathy goes to family & friends. I remember Roger living on East Main in Galesburg, IL in a little house. I can’t temenbet why my mother was there for a visit, probably doing something with the church. He as always kind to everyone. It looks as though he continued being kind to others his whole life.
Philip J Stewart
I also remember Roger and his family living in that little house on Main Street. My parents were friends of his parents. Roger was good in sports, especially basketball and baseball. His family loved to fish and I went with them couple of times. One time we caught so many, brim I think, we filled a wash tub, as I remember it. Mr Fox cooked them over a fire at Lake Story. Roger's mom told us we could eat as many as we wanted and we were so happy. I talked to Roger once when he was working at the battleship Texas. Tried to talk to him about coming to a reunion but he never did. The World is a better place because of Roger and what he contributed to it.
Vern Dargel
I can vaguely remember the house Roger lived in on the east end. Roger was always friendly to me & most likely to everyone else. He appeared to be people oriented. He was not half bad in B-ball, both on the court & on the diamond. I wish his family & friends the best fo condolences. Vern
Judy Buck (Shotts Cornett)
How I remember Roger from Lombard and GHS. He was probably the tallest person I ever knew at that time. Enjoyed reading about his life and family. He was a fine young man and sounds like an even finer human being throughout his years. He was quite the Basket ball player as I remember. Thanks to all of you who shared your memories as well. Judy
Philip J Stewart
I have been out walking, thinking of Roger, and a funny incident when we were sophomores, popped into my forgetful mind. It happened on a very cold Saturday morning during basketball practice. Players were scattered around the gym just warming up and Roger was around midcourt. George Lundeen, one of our coaches, was also warming up at the end of Steele gym. Roger decided to try and make a shot from midcourt just as Mr Lundeen was going up for a layup. His head and the ball collided when he was at the apex of his jump. Of course there was lots of laughter and then dead silence. We thought coach Lundeen would explode. There was a reason we called him "porky". He was not hurt but livid. I thought he would demand to know who threw the ball, but he did not. Instead everyone had to run up and down the bleacher seats for probably 30 minutes. Every once in a while you could hear "oink - oink" and everyone would try and hold back the laughter. Roger will be missed. I bet he told that story to his kids and grandkids.
Gale Gillenwater (Dodge)
I too remember Roger as the tallest boy in our class at Lombard. He was such a sincere boy and I think that trait followed him through life. It makes me very nostalgic about our class when we lose ones that were such good friends. RIP Roger.