In 1955, Fox retired to Vero Beach, Florida, where he played golf and watched baseball's spring training camps. He died in 1964. His epitaph reads, "I had a hunch something like this would happen."
To keep up with the times, Fox eventually converted his trolley car into a bus, as seen in this 1953 cartoon. However, the Skipper had trouble steering the new-fangled contraption around curves.
Fontaine Fox, his wife Edith, and his daughters Edith "Elizabeth" and Mary. Fox denied that either of his daughters provided the inspiration for his Tomboy Taylor character.
Aunt Eppie Hogg is well known in Toonerville for her immense girth. In this 1923 cartoon, Aunt Eppie provides convenient shelter for changing sunbathers.
A physically powerful woman, Katrinka routinely performs feats of incredible strength. In this 1923 cartoon, Katrinka finds a unique solution to stop the trolley for late arrivals. Fox created Katrinka as a composite of two cooks employed by his family.
The Terrible-Tempered Mr. Bang was purportedly Fox's favorite character. In Mr. Bang, Fox created a character who disregards societal norms and does the things we secretly would like to do. In this 1923 cartoon, Mr. Bang attempts to silence a caterwauling neighbor.
