Terrold Waldon Fox

WEAVERVILLE– Terrold “Terry” Waldon Fox, age 82, of Weaverville died Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Terry was born September 16, 1940, in Madison County, North Carolina, to Ida and Ned Fox. He and his sister, Alloree, graduated from Berea College in Kentucky. After college, Terry earned his MSW from Florida State University. He married his college sweetheart, Linda Page, bought a farm in Weaverville, and built the home in which his children were lovingly raised.

Terry worked and retired from Highland Hospital as a Psychiatric Social Worker and Coordinator of the Outpatient Clinic. After retirement he returned to work with Madison County DSS.

Terry was a member of the Mt. Hermon Lodge #118 A.F. and A.M.

Later in life he married Helen Carson Norton Fox of Mars Hill and enjoyed many happy years together.  He was generous with his time, patient with his counsel, and honest with his thoughts.

He is survived by his daughters, Athena Fox Brooks (Jason Blackwell), and Cynthia Fox-Clark (Doug Clark). Blessed by second chances, Terry is also survived by son, Scott Norton; granddaughters, Makenna and Shelby Clark; grandson, Thomas Brooks (Christina); great-grandson, Thomas Brooks; and dear friends and cousins.

The family wishes to thank CarePartners Hospice, the Brian Center, and all his healthcare workers for their kind service and care.

Friends are invited to celebrate Terry’s life at a visitation from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Saturday, June 10, 2023, at West Funeral Home, Weaverville.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a tribute donation to a local public school, fire station, hospice or charity of your choice.