I am married to Shirley (Terry). We have two daughters, two Grandchildren and one Great Grandchild. We were married in Tokyo, Japan, 15-16 April 1953. I listed two marriage dates because we were married three times. First time, The American Embassy in Tokyo. Second time, with the Japanese Government. The third time on 16 April, a Roman Catholic priest married us. So we have been married three times, yet to each other. Shirley was in the Women's Army Corp (WAC), and I was in the Regular Army. Shirley spent three years in the Women Army Corps. In her early 40’s she joined the Mississippi Army National Guard. She was an Army Medic and later a flight operation's specialist. She retired at the age of 60 with twenty-years total service.
I spent twelve years on active duty, Regular Army, 1951-1963. Enlisted in the Mississippi Army National Guard with service, 1963-1987. I spent five ½ years overseas in Japan, Korea and Germany. I was employed as a full-time National Guardsman in May 1964. I am now a retired Command Sergeant Major (E-9), Brigade level. After I retired from the military, I was employed by the State of Mississippi as an Alcohol/Drug counselor, Region Three, Tupelo for five years. I am not a recovering person. I had counseling experience in the military.
Both of us were Roman Catholics. We started to study the Bible for the first time in 1964. With the wonderful help of several Christians, we obeyed the Gospel of our Lord, 31 August 1965 per Acts 2:38-47 and added to the church.
I am mostly "self-educated" in the Word of
God, Restoration movement, and, etc. I started to teach and preach as
soon as I could. I preached my first sermon on 5 March 1967 at the
Verona church of Christ, Verona, Mississippi. I was the first
full-time gospel preacher at Sherman church of Christ, several miles
North of Tupelo, MS. I preached there several years. After that I
preached full-time at the Eggville church (a small community near
Tupelo, MS). Over the years, I filled in at different churches.
I maintained a secular job with the National Guard and also preached
full-time. These years were a happy and productive period in my
life.
For the last 30 years or so we worship at the Mayfield congregation, Saltillo, Mississippi. At Mayfield church, I have been a deacon, an elder and back to deacon and Bible Class teacher. Presently, I am “just a faithful member." My wife, Shirley and I spent much time at Maywood Christian Camp. From 1966 and on, Shirley was a full-time cook for eight years (Summer's months, all summer). I had a few tours at Maywood Christian Camp as a counselor and Bible teacher.
I made five trips to Russia (1995-1998).
I taught the Word of God in a Christian Bible School, for three-week
tours. I enjoyed this fellowship with Russian brethren and met
many wonderful Russian people. My last trip to Russia I had as my
“travel partner and roommate” a fine young man, Roger Howell.
Roger introduced me to “computers” at that time. I bought my first
computer as a XMAS gift 1998. I built a pretty good “address
book," and I started to mail our essays. Several years ago Roger
designed a simple web site, “Essays by Fox” to publish my essays.
I am grateful for my web master, Roger Howell. Thank you, Roger.
It is my humble desire to remain sound and
faithful.