Mervin Charles Fox

July 16, 1937 - January 26, 2021

Mervin Charles Fox, 83, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center in Huntersville, NC. Mervin was born in Danville, Illinois, on July 16, 1937, the son of Corbit Hayden and Ethel Mae Snyder Fox. When his country called upon him for service, he enlisted in the United States Army. Mervin earned the Good Conduct Medal and was an Expert Marksman on the Carbine and Expert Rifleman. After attaining the rank of E4, Mervin was honorably discharged August 15, 1958. On Thanksgiving Day in 1956, he met the lovely Ms. Norma Sands, and they were married February 15, 1959, in a little country chapel on a dirt road in Illinois. After they were married, they lived in the Danville, Illinois area where Mervin worked as a foreman at an industrial manufacturing plant. In 1974, they moved to Greenville, South Carolina where he attended Bob Jones University in preparation for the ministry. In 1979 he and Norma went to the Azore Islands of Portugal where they were blessed to serve as missionaries to the Portuguese people for nearly 23 years. Mervin was also a seeder, and he planted Hispanic churches in Virginia and in Charlotte as part of his 47 years in the ministry. When not working, Mervin enjoyed the time spent with family and friends and working around the house. Mervin is survived by his wife of 62 years, Norma; his children: his daughter Crystal (husband Scott) Josey of Maiden, NC; a son Greg (wife Misty) Fox of Concord, NC; and a son Jim (wife Karen Melissa) Fox of Pelzer, SC; grandchildren: Ed Rodriguez, Austin Rodriguez and Amy (husband Leroy) Rodriguez Fung, Alex Fox, Cassie Rojas, Brandon Rojas, and Rachel (husband Jerem) McClendon. Grandson, Anthony Fox. He is further survived by great grandchildren: Ben and Gracelynn; his siblings: Elmer Fox, David Fox, Carl Fox and Debbie Key; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mervin was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Cecil and Larry; and a grandson, Robert. Mervin’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for him and for them. Funeral services will be held at Bible Baptist Church, 2724 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 4, with services to follow at 11:30. Social distancing guidelines and masks will be required. Interment will follow at 2:00 pm at the VA National Cemetery in Salisbury, North Carolina, located at 501 Statesville Blvd. The services will be livestreamed and you are welcome to return to this page on the day of the service to find that link. In honor of his missionary work to the Hispanic community, donations to the Hispanic Missions of Bible Baptist Church would be gratefully appreciated. Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Mervin Fox Funeral Time: Feb 4, 2021 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81471268997?pwd=UGRkMkRRYS9SUVJYSXN1RnF3bHNTUT09 Meeting ID: 814 7126 8997 Passcode: 846505 One tap mobile +13126266799,,81471268997#,,,,*846505# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,81471268997#,,,,*846505# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 814 7126 8997 Passcode: 846505 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcwB6z2t9O