Brian Leslie Cox
November 20, 1955 – December 6, 2020
Brian Leslie Cox, 65, of Prince Frederick passed away December 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 20, 1955 in Prince Frederick to Kenneth Melville Sr. and Betty Ann (Norfolk) Cox. Brian was raised in Upper Marlboro and graduated from Largo High School in 1973. Following high school, he attended the University of Maryland and graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor’s degree in general studies. Brian was employed as a video conference engineer with SAIC and worked as a contractor for the Department of Transportation. Brian was an avid fan of the Washington Nationals and University of Maryland sports teams. He also enjoyed playing with puppies and walking through Calvert County parks, especially the American Chestnut Land Trust and Jefferson Patterson Park. Most of all, Brian adored his children and loved spending time with his family.
Brian is survived by his children Leslie Ann Vuong and her husband Minh of Washington, DC and Christopher Brian Cox of Prince Frederick, siblings Ken Cox Jr. and his wife Ann of Mohnton, PA, Ron Cox and his wife Rose of Annapolis, and Cindy Adams and her husband Roger of Campbellsport, WI, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Brian was a very generous person and donated to many organizations. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Brian’s memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or Calvert Hospice.
A memorial service and celebration of Brian’s life will be held at a later date. If you would like more information, please leave your name and email address in the condolences below so the family can contact you when the service is scheduled.
Visitation
Services
- Graveside Service
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Private
Interment
Contributions
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
5010 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
202-742-6518
Calvert Hospice
P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-0892
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I knew Brian and worked with him for almost 10 years. He was a very kind and gentle man that loved his sports and was a great videoconference engineer. His attention to detail and customer service was second to none. His dry wit and sense of humor was something that was looked forward to every day at work. I will miss you Brian. You were a great man and left an indelible mark on my life and this earth. Peace be with you brother.
To Brian’s Family:
I was so sad to hear the news of Brian’s passing. I worked with Brian and was the recipient of his video engineering skills. Brian was a very kind, gracious man who was always available to provide assistance. We enjoyed many conversations about work and also about life events. Our last conversation was after his daughter’s wedding when Brian told me about the wedding and shared that his daughter was a “beautiful bride.” I will remember him fondly and miss his presence in our midst. Sending prayers for peace and comfort at this difficult time.
I met Brian on November 1, 2017—the first day of my new job at the Department of Transportation. Next to some of the big personalities on our small team, my very first impression of Brian was that he was distant and not terribly friendly. But after troubleshooting a call together in that first week, he generously praised my abilities and contribution for fixing a minor issue. I quickly learned that Brian was a humble, gentle, deeply thoughtful person. He was a great listener with a tremendous sense of humor. He intently listened to endless, trivial stories about my daughters and wife. My wife and I have an ongoing dispute about whether Brian truly enjoyed my stories, as I’ve always claimed. Brian was a die-hard conservative, and he described me as the “extreme lefty.” Through our mutual respect (and sometimes self-restraint in political debates) and our love of the Washington Nationals, we developed a genuine friendship, one that I truly cherish and did not expect to stumble upon at this stage in my life.
Brian had a far-reaching impact, probably more so than he realized. We met in person only once, at a happy hour after work. I embraced him like an old friend because that’s how I thought of him. My husband, Wei-Li, worked with Brian for 3 years. I picture them at work… Wei-Li talking Brian’s ear off and Brian patiently listening, nodding, and occasionally breaking into one of his roaring, deep laughs. I thought I would have a lifetime to get to know Brian—the colleague my husband incessantly talked about. I deeply regret having lost this opportunity.
Brian was one of the first students that I got to know soon after I started at Largo Senior High as a Junior in 1972. He helped to introduce me to other students in the 12th grade and those friendships made the year in the USA for a 16 year old Aussie boy one of the best periods of my life. Thanks Brian. Your quiet way will be missed.
Your long time friend, Norm Boreham
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I did not know Brian, however, I know his sister-in-law Rose. My heart goes out to her husband Ron and to Rose and the rest of the family. Please know I am praying for all of you during this difficult time.
Ginger Hoffman
I did not know Brian, but, I know his sister-in-law Rose. Please know that I am praying for all of his family.
Your family is in our thoughts, and we are so sorry for your loss.
-The Guay Family
My deepest condolences. Brian was a great person to work with. He will be missed.
I knew Brian and worked with him for almost 10 years. He was a very kind and gentle man that loved his sports and was a great videoconference engineer. His attention to detail and customer service was second to none. His dry wit and sense of humor was something that was looked forward to every day at work. I will miss you Brian. You were a great man and left an indelible mark on my life and this earth. Peace be with you brother.
He will definitely be missed Jeff.
To Brian’s Family:
I was so sad to hear the news of Brian’s passing. I worked with Brian and was the recipient of his video engineering skills. Brian was a very kind, gracious man who was always available to provide assistance. We enjoyed many conversations about work and also about life events. Our last conversation was after his daughter’s wedding when Brian told me about the wedding and shared that his daughter was a “beautiful bride.” I will remember him fondly and miss his presence in our midst. Sending prayers for peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Brian was kind and was always a joy to see in the early morning. I will miss him.
Brian, from the early 1960s at Palmer Park to Upper Marlboro to Chesapeake Beach to Barstow, when our families got together, for what ever reason, it was always fun. Thanks for the memories. Ray
Rest in Peace Brian. You were a great work colleague and I’m glad to been able to know you for almost 10 years. You will be missed and I will always refer to you as Quiet Storm and Master Sensei. May you sleep and dwell peacefully.
I met Brian on November 1, 2017—the first day of my new job at the Department of Transportation. Next to some of the big personalities on our small team, my very first impression of Brian was that he was distant and not terribly friendly. But after troubleshooting a call together in that first week, he generously praised my abilities and contribution for fixing a minor issue. I quickly learned that Brian was a humble, gentle, deeply thoughtful person. He was a great listener with a tremendous sense of humor. He intently listened to endless, trivial stories about my daughters and wife. My wife and I have an ongoing dispute about whether Brian truly enjoyed my stories, as I’ve always claimed. Brian was a die-hard conservative, and he described me as the “extreme lefty.” Through our mutual respect (and sometimes self-restraint in political debates) and our love of the Washington Nationals, we developed a genuine friendship, one that I truly cherish and did not expect to stumble upon at this stage in my life.
Brian had a far-reaching impact, probably more so than he realized. We met in person only once, at a happy hour after work. I embraced him like an old friend because that’s how I thought of him. My husband, Wei-Li, worked with Brian for 3 years. I picture them at work… Wei-Li talking Brian’s ear off and Brian patiently listening, nodding, and occasionally breaking into one of his roaring, deep laughs. I thought I would have a lifetime to get to know Brian—the colleague my husband incessantly talked about. I deeply regret having lost this opportunity.
Brian was one of the first students that I got to know soon after I started at Largo Senior High as a Junior in 1972. He helped to introduce me to other students in the 12th grade and those friendships made the year in the USA for a 16 year old Aussie boy one of the best periods of my life. Thanks Brian. Your quiet way will be missed.
Your long time friend, Norm Boreham