Brian (BK) Fox was born July 8, 1964, in Seaford, DE the son of Valvert Lucius Fox and the late Gayle Virginia Purse Sears.
Brian lived in Delaware until he joined the Navy as an electrician’s mate at age 18. He then transferred to the Army, serving in the Old Guard and Infantry before settling on Aviation. He was an Air Assault and SERE instructor when he wasn’t flying helicopters. In his 22 years of service, Brian saw the world, keeping our country free as a defender of liberty.
Brian was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he faithfully served for 31 years as a missionary, teacher, Elder and clerk. He enjoyed serving in scouting and working with youth. Solving crossword puzzles, reading, shooting, painting, play acting, gardening, and playing computer games with his kids were some of Brian’s favorite activities. He always had a smile and was friendly to all he met.
Brian earned a bachelor’s degree in Professional Aeronautics, a Masters in Herbal Medicine, and served as a Spanish Linguist.
Following his retirement from the military, Brian and Karen spent the last 15 years running their own business, Fox Kits Survival, using his life acquired skills as a Wilderness Survival Instructor and Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician. He also worked in Iraq as a range master and provided security for the Department of Defense.
Brian departed this life on September 27, 2021, in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 57 Years, 2 Months, 19 Days. He is survived by his wife Karen (Woodbury) Fox of Selmer, TN; two sons, Kevin Fox and wife Kathryn and Joseph Fox; a daughter, Shelby (Fox) Brown and husband Jacob; his father, Valvert Fox; two sisters, Angela Fox and Valerie Foxmoore; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his mother, Brian was preceded in death by his stepmother, Dorlene Ann Fox.
