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Brian served honorably for four years in the United States Marine Corps with a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam.
Survivors include his high school sweetheart and wife of 55 years Deborah Brothers Caton, beloved daughter Kimberly Elizabeth Caton of Virginia Beach, VA and sister-in-law Elizabeth Dianne Brothers of Virginia Beach, VA. Brian loved his family, his country, and his many friends. He will be very much missed by all.
There will be a private service for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Brian's name to Disabled American Veterans (dav.org), Franklin Graham Ministries (samaritanspurse.org), or the American Red Cross (redcross.org).
Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
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Leslie Walker
August 4, 2025
I am heart broken to hear the news. Brian was probably the kindest and man I have known. I knew Brian in his "Surfboards by Don" days and spent many a day in the laminating room watching him effortlessly creating beautiful boards with the patience of a saint! You are missed.
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Craig Saunders
June 1, 2023
This man was a Lion.
Unbeknownst amidst the seasonal tidal wash of tourism, we've quietly lost an incredible man.
Honorable, immensely skilled, gracious, and kind Brian was a teacher of craft to so many.
I'm so grateful to have worked with him as a young man, and to have had time together in this life.
I'm so saddened at the news of his passing. I shall pray that Debbie, and his family as well all of us that knew and loved him find great comforts in our memories of and with him.
May he rest in peace. He'll not be forgotten but he will surely be missed.
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