With great sadness, we received the news about the passing away of Eddie Fox, who has been in hospice for the past two weeks.
The World Methodist Council extends heartfelt condolences to Eddie’s life partner, Mary Nell, and the Fox family during this time of grief.
We give thanks to God for the life and witness of Eddie Fox and the indelible mark he has left on the lives of many.
Eddie was the Director of World Evangelism for twenty-five years. He was the progenitor of two programs, namely, the International Methodist Younger Leaders Seminar and the Order of the Flame. Through his evangelism seminars held regularly on every continent, he moved World Evangelism from “success” to “significance” within the global Methodists family.
In paying tribute to Eddie Fox, Bishop Abrahams shared the same sentiments he had shared at Eddie’s farewell service in Nashville. “Eddie was immensely loyal to the World Methodist Council. His life was a testament to Wesley’s dictum for mission that held together holiness that knew no separation from social holiness. We will miss Eddie’s cheerful disposition, his litany of stories drawn from his experience. Most of all, we will miss his wise counsel that often helped us, wright, the ship when tossed about on the seas of uncertainty, hopelessness, and despair.”
Please continue to pray for Mary Nell and the Fox family.
Our next issue of the FFL will carry special tributes to Eddie. We will keep you updated regarding memorial services.
