City Man who Spent Decades as Teacher and Coach, Tommy “Tom” Lynn Fogg, Passes Away at Age of 66

Tommy “Tom” Lynn Fogg, 66, of Bridgeport, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born in Clarksburg on June 12, 1958, the only child of the late Clarence Worthington Fogg (“Sleepy”) and Irene Elaine Fogg.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly, to whom he was married for nearly 39 years; son, David Fogg and wife, Allison, of Clarksburg, Maryland; daughter Jenna Myers and husband, Chris, of Morgantown, West Virginia; and daughter Kelsey Fogg of Bridgeport, West Virginia; and five grandchildren, Braxton Fogg, Landon and Wesley Myers, and Sydney and Ryan Fogg; and his aunt, Patty Lewis, of Johnstown, West Virginia. He also leaves behind many loving cousins and in-laws.

Tom grew up in Nutter Fort, a town that always held a special place in his heart. He enjoyed going to the Nutter Fort Pool that was practically in his backyard and playing basketball at the court on top of the hill. He often spent time in Johnstown, running amok with his cousins and his Uncles Gene and Johnny, riding motorcycles, hunting, playing volleyball, and visiting other relatives.

Tom was a graduate of Roosevelt-Wilson High School, class of 1976. He attended Fairmont State College, earning a business degree in 1980 and education degree in 1981. He later received a Master of Arts Degree from West Virginia University in 1988.

While attending college, Tom worked at Kroger until he landed his first teaching job. He started at Notre Dame High School in 1981, teaching social studies for two years. He decided his future was in the public school system and became a substitute teacher in Harrison County. In 1987 he took a permanent position at Salem Junior High School, teaching special education, where he and Bev worked together for 15 years. From there, he moved on to Bridgeport High School as a history, law and civics teacher until 2012, at which time he retired.

One of Tom’s greatest passions in life was teaching. He loved to challenge, engage, and connect with his students. Though he was a tough teacher with high expectations, his quick humor and sharp wit made him a standout teacher whom many will always remember. Some of his best memories were in the classroom teaching and laughing with his students.

Tom was also extremely passionate about sports, and he found his true calling in coaching. He coached football and basketball at various schools before he began his long tenure as the Bridgeport Middle School head football coach. He was very proud of his 13 championships in 21 years, and even more proud of the countless athletes he was honored to coach, many of whom he stayed in touch with throughout his life.

Tom enjoyed spending time with his family, reading, watching TV, listening to music, discussing and/or arguing politics, keeping stats on anything imaginable, and of course following BHS, WVU and Pittsburgh sports teams. Although Tom thought of himself as a quiet, introspective person, nobody else did. He could be loud, boisterous, and opinionated. He had an enormous sense of humor, an infectious laugh, and the ability to make fun of anyone, mostly himself. Tom’s greatest joy in life was becoming a grandfather aka “Grumpy”, and he loved nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren.

Tom’s family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the many friends and former students who selflessly provided assistance when Tom’s health was in decline. And a special thanks to the Bridgeport Fire Department and Anmoore EMTs for their help over the years.

Condolences to the Fogg family may be left at burnsidefuneralhome.com. In Tom’s memory, his family has established the Coach Fogg Memorial Scholarship, entrusted to the BHS Alumni & Friends Foundation, Inc. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the scholarship fund, which can be made via check payable to the BHS Alumni Friends Foundation (with ‘Coach Fogg Memorial Scholarship’ in the memo) and mailed to PO Box 201 Bridgeport, WV 26330.

You can also donate to the Coach Fogg Memorial Scholarship online by going to gofundme.com/coachfogg

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, from 2-6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, with a celebration of Tom’s life held at 6 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Matthew Paugh presiding.