Frederick M. Rux

Mr. Frederick Mackenzie Rux, 91, of the Hermitage in Onancock, formerly of Quinby, Va., passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox. A native of Portland, Conn., he was the son of the late Fritz William Rux and the late Catherine Mackenzie Rux. He was a member of Central Masonic Lodge #300 AF & AM, Little Pungo Ruritan Club, Exmore V.F.W. Post 4856, and the Exmore Moose Lodge #683. Mr. Rux was a United States Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Helen Huber Rux of Onancock, Va.; two sons, Rowland Rux and his wife Pat of East Hampton, Conn., Rev. Bruce Rux and his wife Carol of Monroe, La.; a stepson, Douglas Huber of Maryland; a sister-in-law, Mary Rux of Red Bank, Va.; 6 Grandchildren, Patrick, RD, Tracy, Joshua, Christopher, and Stephanie; 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife Doris Deforest Rux, a brother, Rowland Rux, and two sisters, Bertha Archer and Eleanor Stevens. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 18th at 11:00 AM from the graveside of Belle Haven Cemetery with Masonic Rites. The Rev. Bruce Rux and the Rev. Joe McKnight will officiate. Memorials in his memory may be made to the Hermitage on the Eastern Shore, 23610 North St., Onancock, Va. 23417. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Arrangements made by Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore.