L. Kim Egolf-Fox
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Founded clergy support group
The Rev. L. Kim Egolf-Fox, 61, died February 26, 2014, in his home in Collegeville, after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
The Rev. Egolf-Fox was born September 21, 1952, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Clarence E. and Mildred P. Kiger Fox.
The Rev. Egolf-Fox graduated from Waynesburg College with a bachelor of arts in English. He received his master’s of divinity from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Oakbrook, Illinois.
Most recently, the Rev. Egolf-Fox was the executive director of Norristown Ministries Hospitality Center. Prior to that, he was the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Norristown for 18 years.
He was a fellow of the Academy of Parish Clergy, as well as a member of the Association of Psychological Type. He founded the Bowen Family Systems Support group of Clergy 17 years ago.
As a community leader, the Rev. Egolf-Fox was well-known for his ability to listen without judgment, and he put forth an aura of love and encouragement to everyone he met. When he talked with you, it was almost as though he engulfed you in the palm of his hand.
In the little time he took for himself, his passions included marathon running and writing.
The Rev. Egolf-Fox is survived by his wife of 35 years, the Rev. Brenda L. Egolf-Fox.
Also surviving, are his children, Brian J. Egolf-Fox (Alicia M. McElroy) of Collegeville and Heather S. Paul (Dr. Jared J.) of West Norriton; his grandson, Joseph Michael Paul; and his sister, Marla Hueston (Lenny) of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.
Friends and family are invited to leave their condolences on his remembrance Website, www.forevermissed.com/kim-egolf-fox, and to attend his memorial service at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26, in Calvary Baptist Church, Norristown. A community meal will follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Norristown Ministries Hospitality Center, 530 Church Street, 1st Floor, Norristown, PA 19401; Calvary Baptist Church, 801 West Marshall Street, Norristown, PA 19401; or the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia, 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002.
Arrangements are by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, Conshohocken, East Norriton and Trappe.