Donald Lee Fox

Donald Lee Fox, a quiet and confident leader whose steady presence shaped every person he touched, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love.  He lived a life defined by service, integrity, and a deep commitment to humanity.

From an early age, Donald’s natural leadership was unmistakable. As senior class president in high school, he earned the respect of classmates not through volume or showmanship, but through calm judgment, reliability, and a genuine interest in the well-being of others. Those qualities were the hallmark of his life. Donald carried the same traits into adulthood, where he served as PTA president, community leader, and a trusted voice in countless local initiatives. Whether guiding a meeting, mentoring a neighbor, or quietly stepping in where help was needed, he led with humility and purpose.

Professionally, Donald built a long and respected career as a security analyst for the federal government, a manager for Giant Food stores, and a manager in the transportation department of Tower Federal Credit Union. Colleagues remember him as steady-handed—fair, thoughtful, and unwavering in his commitment to doing things the right way. He believed in treating people with dignity, and he earned loyalty in return.

His dedication to service extended beyond work and community into the fraternal world. As a Worshipful Master Mason, Donald embodied the values of the craft: brotherhood, charity, and moral leadership. He approached the role not as a title, but as a responsibility—one he fulfilled with grace and quiet strength.

Above all, Donald was a devoted family man. His outlook was never self‑centered; it was the kind that made others feel safe, supported, and capable. His legacy lives on in the lives he shaped, the communities he strengthened, and the example he set for all who knew him. Donald Lee Fox leaves behind a life of purpose, service, and steady leadership—an enduring reminder that true influence is often quiet, and true strength is often humble.

Donald Lee Fox is survived by his loving wife, Jean, his sister Garnet, his four children, Jeff, Carri, Jay and Conni, 12 grandchildren, Jason, Nicole, Raymond, Craig, Cecilia, Jennifer, Josh, Jake, Rick, Nick, Matt and Jessica, and 18 great-grandchildren, Jude, Annabelle, Jack, Julian, Jonah, Jemma, Vival, Kaleb, Tanner, Dylan, Kyle, Will, Rowan, Reston, Archer, Selah, Cassian and Teagan.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation at Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services, PA, 1 2nd Avenue SW, Glen Burnie, on Thursday, March 5th, from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 PM. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 17th, 12 noon, at The Gathering Faith Community United Methodist Church, 1320 Dorsey Road, Hanover, MD 21076. Interment will immediately follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville at 1:45 PM.

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