Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 13 June 2023. Soulmate of Rachel for 62 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Lee and Grant, Christine and Rodney, Karen, Louise and Kiwa. Grandfather of 8, great grandfather of 10. 'A legend…dearly loved by all.”

A service to celebrate Brian will be held at 1pm on Monday 19 June 2023 at the Tauranga Sport and Fishing Club, 66 Keith Allen Drive, Tauranga. Messages may be sent to the Knox family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 4 Keenan Road, RD 3, Tauranga 3173.