Joseph Robert Fox ’39

Bob died Aug. 7, 1997, in Dover, Del., his home ever since he set up his medical practice there in 1951.

Although Bob majored in architecture, he elected to enter Jefferson Medical College in the fall of 1939. After his residency there, the Navy called him to duty as a lieutenant on the medical staff of the 5th Marine Division. He served in the Pacific and was with the occupation forces in Japan. He was also later recalled to active duty in the Korean War. Finally, in 1951, he and Jane Jarrett, whom he had married in 1946, were able to settle down in Dover and launch both family and career. He maintained a combined eye, ear, nose, and throat private practice until he retired in 1986. For many years he also conducted a clinic for the State Board of Health. In spite of his active medical responsibilities, he found time to use his architectural training by designing a medical office building in 1956, as well as his family residence in 1960. And of course he gave time and talent to any number of community organizations. After open-heart surgery in 1990 he returned to light work and a little tennis.

Jane and their daughter, two sons, and two grandsons all survive. We share their sense of loss and offer them our sincere sympathy.

The Class of 1939