Ronald David Fox, 89 of Vernon, Texas passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Electra, Texas.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Western Trail Cowboy Church under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home with Rev. Trey Schur officiating. 

Ron was born Thursday, October 8, 1936, in Crowell, Texas. He was the son of the late George C. Fox and the late Juanita Sanders Fox. He married Latrelle Duckworth December 23, 1956, in Crowell, Texas. He was a graduate of Crowell High School and went on to graduate from Howard Payne University. Ron loved the Lord and pastored at many churches including Gouldbusk Baptist Church, Morgan Mill, Bethel Baptist of Nocona, San Antonio Rainbow Hills, Calvary Baptist of Vernon, and Western Trail Cowboy Church. He was an interim pastor at many churches. Ron loved people and adored his family. He enjoyed watching his son, Phil, work horses, and being out in the barn. He loved his church, Western Trail Cowboy Church. While being a pastor, he led many people to the Lord. He was quick witted and quite the comedian, and he was a dedicated husband, father and pastor. 

Ron is survived by his wife, Latrelle Fox of the home, his daughter, Linda Borchardt of Wichita Falls, Texas, his son, Phil Fox & wife Cynthia of Vernon, Texas, his daughter-in-law, Cathy Fox of Vernon, Texas, and his sister, Jo Ann Wilson & husband Robert of Wichita Falls, Texas. Ron also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Blake Fox & wife Ashley, Ty Fox & wife Karla, JD Fox & wife Kelsey, Chelsey Henry & husband Bryson, Cody Borchardt & wife Christen, Kasey Beiting & husband Patrick, and Sarah Worrell & husband Chuck and numerous great grandchildren. 

Ron is preceded in death by his son, David Fox.

Visitation will be Friday, May 22, 2026, at Western Trail Cowboy Church from 1:00 pm until funeral services begin.

Memorials may be made to Western Trail Cowboy Church.