Correctional Officer William Scott Fox

Correctional Officer William Scott Fox | Florida Department of Corrections, Florida
Florida Department of Corrections, Florida
Correctional Officer William Scott Fox

Florida Department of Corrections, Florida

End of Watch Thursday, March 4, 2021

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William Scott Fox

Correctional Officer William Fox died as a result of contracting COVID-19 while serving at the Mayo Correctional Institution Annex at 8784 US 27 in Mayo.

Correctional Officer Fox had served with the Florida Department of Corrections for less than one year. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, mother, three sisters, brother, and seven grandchildren.


The Effects of COVID on Law Enforcement



Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country began to contract COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Due to the nature of their job, law enforcement officers were required to work and interact with the community even as the majority of the country was self-quarantined. As a result, hundreds of officers died from COVID-related illnesses and other complications.

Corrections agencies, in particular, suffered tremendous losses due to the constant and close proximity between the corrections officers and large inmate populations. Since March 2020, ODMP has verified that over 900 law enforcement officers have died as the result of a confirmed or presumed exposure while on duty and continues to work with hundreds of other agencies that have suffered a COVID-related death.

Visit ODMP's COVID-19 memorial listing every officer who has died as a result of a confirmed or presumed exposure.

Bio

  • Age 59
  • Tour 11 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause COVID19
  • Incident Date Not available

COVID-19, communicable disease

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As the fifth-year anniversary of your passing approaches, I cannot help but think about you. Seem's like yesterday. 33 Years together and God took you home, seems so unfair. If you were still alive, we would have been married 38 years now. I miss you so much, your girls and your grands miss you! Your Words were, "I believe I finally found where God wants me." expressing how proud you were to serve and how happy you were to do it. I know you are in the sweet arms of the Lord. I know you will be happy to know that I found love again, because you prayed for me before you passed. God answered your prayer. Thank you for looking out for me from above. Until we meet again! Love Colleen Fox Kelley

Colleen Fox Kelley
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February 18, 2026

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