Dr. Robert B. Fox, 84, of Wauchula, passed away April 1, 2015 at his home. Bob was born on June 2, 1930 in Earlington, KY to the late Lonnie and Artie Fox. He came to Hardee County in 2009 from Madisonville, KY.

Bob was a successful high school coach in Kentucky. In 1967, his squad went 38-1 to the Sweet Sixteen in Lexington and won the Kentucky State Tournament. During his nine years of coaching, Coach Fox compiled a record of 227-57 and was voted Coach of the Year by the Associated Press, The United Press, and the Courier Journal. He was inducted into the Kentucky Hall of Fame and was a Kentucky Colonel. In 1968, Bob received his Doctorate in Education from the University of Kentucky; he retired as a tenured professor at Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.

Bob served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was aboard the U.S.S. Kearsarge. He was a member of the American Legion Post #2 in Wauchula, and the First Baptist Church of Wauchula. Bob loved his Lord, his family, and his ballplayers. He enjoyed all sports and especially the University of Kentucky men's basketball.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Clara Vaughn.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pat Fox; his daughter, Kim Davis (Larry) and his son, Greg Fox (Jane); grandchildren, Derrick, Dustie, Dawn, and Dalton Davis; Rachel and James Collins; Jill and Robert Fox; brother, Bill Fox (Jean); and several nieces and nephews. His family is grateful to Cindy Rangel, his night caregiver and to Good Shepherd Hospice.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula, with visitation from 10-11 AM. Marcus Shackelford and Rev. Joe Butler are officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 1110 Hammock Rd., Sebring, FL 33870, or to the Parkinson's Foundation.