Brian Kenneth Fox Jr., age 29, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on July 17, 2025. Born on December 5, 1995, Brian was known for his vibrant spirit, playful heart, and love of the outdoors.

Brian was truly a great ball of awesomeness. His energy was infectious, his laughter unforgettable, and his presence could light up any room. He loved life, nature, and the simple joy of being outside—whether he was fishing, hunting, or just enjoying the world around him. Brian had a big heart for kids, often being the biggest kid of them all, and was always ready with a joke, a story, or a helping hand.

He is survived by his siblings: Amber Fox (Jairo Sanchez), Sarah Fox (Mike Rubosto), Shawn Fox (Kristi South), Mike Fox (Amber Banks), Mark Webb (Stephanie Webb), Nicole Fox (Brett Miller), Patrick Fox, Mike Hennessy, Kayla Capeles, Samantha Goble, Daniel Goble, and Kassie Moore. Brian also leaves behind his cherished grandmother Vickie Blakey (Nan), his Aunts, Dawn Goble(Sean Ronnenberg), Laurie Ward, his step-daughter Emberly Neace (Cassie Gould Former Partner), His girlfriend Angellica Hanshaw, Step-father, Pritchard Farrar and a large family of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who adored him.

Brian is preceded in death by his parents Brian Fox Sr., Nicole Blakey, his siblings Justin Blakey, Erica Fox (Smokey), His precious Baby Fox, and his best friend that has paws Carley.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Brian's life on Friday, July 25, 2025 from 5 p.m. until time of funeral service at 7 p.m. at theO.R. Woodyard Co. Funeral Home, 1346 S. High St. in Columbus, Ohio.

Brian's memory will live on through the laughter, love, and "awesomeness" he brought into the lives of everyone lucky enough to know him.

"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments but what is woven into the lives of others."