Brian Scott Foard, 45 of Chester unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday morning. Brian is survived by his companion, Michelle Gustafson; one son, Luke Burgess (Leaha); one sister, Victoria Foard Meyer; two brothers, Steven Wilson Foard and Andrew Heath Ford; one granddaughter, Brayleigh Burgess; and his faithful dog Gracie.

Mr. Foard was preceded in death by his mother, Cynthia Elizabeth White; grandparents, Marvin Malcolm White, Sr., Doris Elizabeth Helms White; great-grandparents, Charlie Helms, Betsy Helms.

Brian was a Christian and he enjoyed outdoor grilling with his family, fishing, time spent with his granddaughter and peaceful living in the country and pulling for the NC State Tar Heels and a retired firefighter with the Pittsboro Fire-Rescue, Pittsboro, NC. He also enjoyed his work as a heavy equipment operator.

Pollard Funeral Home is serving the family.