Dr. Ernest Fox Jr., 79, veterinarian for 52 years
February 11, 2022
Dr. Ernest Julian Fox Jr. of Georgetown, a veterinarian, died Feb. 11. He was 79.
He was born Aug. 25, 1942, in Walterboro, the son of Ernest Julian Fox and Isolene Kinard Fox. After graduating from Walterboro High School in 1959, he graduated from Clemson University and the University of Georgia, where he studied veterinary medicine.
In 1968, Dr. Fox was one of six veterinary students in the country picked for a small animal veterinary internship at the University of California-Davis. Following this, he was an instrumental part of a research study on animal kidney transplants at Sacramento Hospital in California.
After graduation, he opened Westview Animal Hospital in Georgetown. He was beloved by many pets and pet owners for 52 years. He was remembered as a compassionate and caring veterinarian to all his patients and was a staple in the Georgetown community.
Dr. Fox often mentioned that his family meant more to him than anything else in the world. He was unendingly proud of his children and grandchildren, and always tried his best to support them.
He was also a passionate Clemson football (well, all things Clemson) fan and a hunter who could often be found at his farm in Hemingway when he wasn’t at home.
He is survived by his children, John Perry (Desiree), and Parker Lee (Cristine); his grandchildren, Tyler Jay, Branden Lee, Ryon Francis and Ellyn Jane; his great-grandchildren, John Louis, Chloe Marie and Tilly Rae; his sister, Marva Lackey; and his dearest friend of 55 years, Janet Fox.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Winyah Auditorium. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. at the auditorium.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to All 4 Paws, 709 Petigru Dr., Pawleys Island, SC 29585.
There is a guest book at mayerfuneralhome.com.
