Dennis "Dean" Fox, 61, of Xenia, died, Wednesday, December 21 ^st , at Miami Valley Hospital.

He was born February 10, 1961, in Fostoria, the son of Lawrence Dean and Laurel Jane (Peters) Fox.  Dean worked as a spring maker and was a Firefighter for Xenia Twp. for 30 years, serving as Chief for many of those.  He took pride in his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them and the rest of the family.

Dean is survived by his wife Brenda Lee (McCartney); daughter, Shannon (James) Brackens; son, Shane Ryan (Randi) Fox; grandchildren, Denali and Odessa Brackens, Braden and Ethan Fox; mother, Laurel Jane Fox; sister, Gail (David) Cope; brother, Leslie Edward (Laurie) Fox; and extended family and friends.

Private graveside services have been held.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.