Jackson Clarke Fox, 13, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident while returning home from a Boy Scout venture Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. Jackson was a straight-A seventh grade student and a member of the Junior National Honor Society at Southampton Academy. He was a member of the JV soccer team. Jackson was passionate about all that he did. As a member of Boy Scout Troop 17, Jackson earned 22 merit badges in just two years as he moved towards his goal of becoming the youngest Eagle Scout in his troop. Jackson also served as assistant patrol leader and dreamed of becoming one of the only scouts in America to earn every merit badge. Jackson played soccer and basketball at the YMCA and also was an avid reader. He enjoyed four-wheeling, fishing with his dad and hunting with the Indiantown Hunt Club. Even at a young age, Jackson was dedicated to his faith. He recently completed confirmation and served as the president of the UMYF at Capron United Methodist Church. Jackson loved animals and hoped to attend Virginia Tech in order to achieve his goal of becoming a veterinarian. Jackson loved to laugh and joke, especially with his family. Survivors include his parents, Clarke and Beth Fox; brother, Thomas Fox; grandparents, Trent and Joanne Fox and Doris Rountree Glenn; aunt, Enea Glenn; uncle, Russell B. Glenn; aunts and uncles, Trent and Tiffin Fox, Courtney and Whit Day, Cliff and Carol Fox; cousins, Olivia and Ford Fox, William, Alexander, Christopher and Edward Fox, Ashby, McGowan, and Madison Day. Jackson was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Fleet Glenn. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Capron United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Capron Cemetery . The family receive friends at the residence and suggests memorials be made to Jackson Clarke Fox Scouting Memorial Fund, c/o High Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 218, Franklin, VA 23851 or Capron United Methodist Church, c/o Kay Pope, 16208 Old Belfield Road, Capron, VA 23829 or Norfolk's Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23504

Source: The Virginian Pilot
November 7, 2006

Jackson Clarke Fox, 13, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident while returning home from a Boy Scout venture Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. Jackson was a straight-A seventh grade student and a member of the Junior National Honor Society at Southampton Academy. He was a member of the JV soccer team. Jackson was passionate about all that he did. As a member of Boy Scout Troop 17, Jackson earned 22 merit badges in just two years as he moved towards his goal of becoming the youngest Eagle Scout in his troop. Jackson also served as assistant patrol leader and dreamed of becoming one of the only scouts in America to earn every merit badge. Jackson played soccer and basketball at the YMCA and also was an avid reader. He enjoyed four-wheeling, fishing with his dad and hunting with the Indiantown Hunt Club. Even at a young age, Jackson was dedicated to his faith. He recently completed confirmation and served as the president of the UMYF at Capron United Methodist Church. Jackson loved animals and hoped to attend Virginia Tech in order to achieve his goal of becoming a veterinarian. Jackson loved to laugh and joke, especially with his family. Survivors include his parents, Clarke and Beth Fox; brother, Thomas Fox; grandparents, Trent and Joanne Fox and Doris Rountree Glenn; aunt, Enea Glenn; uncle, Russell B. Glenn; aunts and uncles, Trent and Tiffin Fox, Courtney and Whit Day, Cliff and Carol Fox; cousins, Olivia and Ford Fox, William, Alexander, Christopher and Edward Fox, Ashby, McGowan, and Madison Day. Jackson was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Fleet Glenn. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Capron United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Capron Cemetery . The family receive friends at the residence and suggests memorials be made to Jackson Clarke Fox Scouting Memorial Fund, c/o High Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 218, Franklin, VA 23851 or Capron United Methodist Church, c/o Kay Pope, 16208 Old Belfield Road, Capron, VA 23829 or Norfolk's Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23504

Source: The Virginian Pilot
November 7, 2006