A FedEx pilot has died from COVID-19.

“Our colleague and friend, Captain Paul Fox, passed away due to complications of the COVID-19 virus,” said Pete Harmon, chairman of the FedEx Master Executive Council, in a Wednesday message to pilots. “Those who knew him were shocked and saddened by his untimely passing.”

The FedEx Master Executive Council said earlier this week that it was aware of 16 FedEx pilots who have tested positive for COVID-19. Others are still awaiting test results.

On Sunday, FedEx said some pilots were flown back to China from the U.S. after “inconclusive” test results.

Fox was from Bradenton, Florida, near Tampa, pilot records show. He is survived by his wife, Linda, and his three daughters Demi, Brandi and Somer, per Harmon’s message.

"The FedEx family is deeply saddened by the loss of our team member, and our thoughts and condolences are with our colleague’s family, friends and co-workers at this difficult time," FedEx said in a statement.

Max Garland covers FedEx, logistics and health care for The Commercial Appeal. Reach him at max.garland@commercialappeal.com or 901-529-2651 and on Twitter @MaxGarlandTypes.