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Our friend and fellow club member Bob Fox passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 6, 1998 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Bob was the club Treasurer for several years and was well known by all members. In memory of Bob, his service to the club and his love of large scale radio controlled model airplanes, the club members voted to rename the annual WMAA Big Bird event in Bob's honor. The following President's column appeared in the July 1998 WMAA Club Newsletter. It is a fine tribute to Bob Fox. The Prez Sezs ... By Bob Bush On Sunday, June 7, 1998, I received one of those calls we all dread. Ron Suever informed me that I had lost a good friend. I just couldn't believe that Robert Fox passed away Saturday, June 6, 1998 while on a trip to Greensboro, North Carolina. Bob's wife, Jan, and his children were always first in his life, however his flying and enjoyment of the outdoors certainly took second place. At the graveside, it was related how Bob always looked forward to the family dinner on New Years Day. But the dinner always waited until he returned from the club's Annual Freeze Fly event at the flying field. The WMAA club meant a lot to Bob. He was always working behind the scenes, and did more for the club than most people are aware of. For almost ten years he was our club treasurer and made sure that we stayed within our budget. He was a fiscal conservative when dealing with our moneys. He always knew down to the hot dog how much food there was for an event. I know the food will never be the same. Bob introduced me to the WMAA. My wife, Keely, used to wait on Bob when he came to the store where she worked. He was always looking for rubber stamps of planes and nose art. They got to talking one day and my wife told him that I was interested in radio control. He immediately gave her his number and told her to have me call him. He was always willing to share with others his knowledge and love of the sport. While it is never easy to lose a good friend, we can take solace in the fact that Bob's passing was peaceful. Bob now has the wings to fly, and he'll never again have to worry about crashing. The next time you're at the field, try to enjoy your flight and your friend with the same enthusiasm and love that Bob did, and your sky will be much clearer. On behalf of all the members of the WMAA and WAGS, I wish to extend our sincere condolences to his wife, Jan, and all Bob's family.
The following appeared in The Columbus Dispatch on June 11, 1998.
FOX Robert William Fox, age 73, of Worthington, Saturday, June 6, 1998 in Greensboro, N.C. He was born March 9, 1925 in Monroe, Mich. Following high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving 3 years during WW II. He graduated from Michigan State University. Retired from the Columbus Metropolitan Park District after 36 years. His hobbies included ham radio as a member of Army MARS and model aeronautics. He was an active member of the Westerville Model Aeronautics Association, the Mid-Ohio Radio Kontrol Society and the Delaware Model Airplane Club. Member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, International Miniature Aircraft Association and was a charter member of the Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum. Member of Worthington United Methodist Church. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Janice; children, David (Sharon) of Worthington, Steven (Theresa) of Greensboro, N.C., Rick of Davis, Calif., Laura (Chas) Kaiser of Ostrander and Jim (Wendy) of Hilliard; 10 grandchildren; brother, Roger of Fla.; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, June 12, 1998 at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, where family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Mary Holm, officiating. Interment Walnut Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Robert's memory to the Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum, 44 Stone Church Road, Rhinebeck, N.Y. 12572. |
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