Frank Sands "Cuz" Brian

Frank Sands "Cuz" Brian obituary, Baker, LA

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Frank Brian Obituary

Frank S. Brian, a member of the Plains Presbyterian Church, departed this life peacefully and went to spend eternity with his heavenly father on May 14, 2017. He was born and raised in the Plains area of Zachary, Louisiana. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Frank E. and Leona Young Brian; sisters, Virginia Glasgow of Capleville, TN; Barton Reinberg of Zachary; Ollie LaCoste of Zachary; Henrietta Daniels of St. Francisville; and a brother, Malcolm Brian of Baton Rouge. His sister, Leona Doss of Dallas; and brothers, Hardee Brian of Zachary and Joe Brian of Centerville, MS survive him. He is also survived by his loving and devoted wife, Elizabeth Thompson Brian and his lap companion Sidney Jo; Barbara Perkins Brian, Patricia Webb Brian; his daughters, Barbara Lee Brian Floyd of Lake Charles; Leslie Ann Brian Smith of Coushatta; son, Robert ""Bobby"" Brian of St. Francisville; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was a very devoted and supporting family man, Christian and great friend to all who knew him. He will be missed by all. Funeral arrangements are provided by the Baker Funeral Home with services on May 20th, at the Plains Presbyterian Church located at 22929 Old Scenic Highway, Zachary, Louisiana. There will be a time of visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Brother Joe Ratcliff of St. Francisville and Reverend Campbell Silman presiding. Burial services will immediately follow at the Young Family Cemetery in the Plains Port Hudson Road. Pallbearers will be grandsons Mark Brian, Rob Floyd, Tyler Cannon and Trent Cannon and son-in-laws Bobby Floyd and Johnny Smith. Honorary Pallbearers are Jay Lavespere of Alexandria; Jim Malone of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; Buddy Wicker of Central; R.L. Walters of Coushatta and Cory Giles of Haughton. The full obituary is available at the Baker Funeral Home website. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our ""Memorial Guestbook"" at www.bakerfuneralhomeonline.com.

Published by The Advocate from May 15 to May 20, 2017.
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Uncle Frank, we love you so much & you are a hero in our family. You closest sister, Leona (Nonie), holds you close in her heart w a life time of fun & wonderful memories. We will see you in Heaven on day!!!!! RIP ♀

Debbie Mielke

Family

May 9, 2021

Good memories of watching play basketball with Texaco Town team at coushatta High School gym in late '50s--a local legend!

Bob Schwendimann
Shreveport

May 20, 2017

Liz and Family, I am sorry to hear about Mr. Frank. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Todd Young

May 18, 2017

Dearest Liz and Family, We are deeply saddened to hear of Frank's passing as we loved him so dearly. We have great memories of him with my father as they were very close. Frank was truly a gentleman and a very loving and caring person. He will be missed. Keeping you all in our thoughts prayers always. Love, Robert Lowther Family, Merriam, Martha & Brad

Merriam Lowther

May 18, 2017

Dear Liz & Family,
Allen & I am very sorry for your loss of Frank. We all loved him dearly and he will always be remembered. I know he is happy in Heaven with the rest of the family.I can see him cheering,laughing,
& playing basketball with the others. He has no more suffering & is HOME in our FATHERS ARMS. God Bless You & know we send all of our LOVE from Austin!!!!

Debbie & Allen Mielke

May 18, 2017

Bobby, Jackie, and Sarah, I am so sorry to hear of Dad's passing. May the Lord be with all you!! Love you all!!

Vergie Brashier

May 18, 2017

Sorry to read of the passing of Frank , he was such a legend around Coushatta, my prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Frank always greeted you with a big smile and a firm handshake and was so much fun to be with.

Ken Kennington

May 17, 2017

Liz,
So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. My deepest sympathies to you and the Brian family. May he rest in peace.

Desi Clark

May 17, 2017

Such a loving and caring soul!! Rest in Heaven Mr. B.

Michelle Roach

May 16, 2017

May the God of comfort, comfort the family. 2Cornithian 1:3,4

Rita

May 16, 2017

Good man and good friend

Jim LaCoste

May 15, 2017

To the Brian family,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Frank. I played a lot of golf with him and was a lot of fun and a tough competitor. He was a true gentleman in every way. I know he is truly missed.
God Bless

Lee Fortier

May 15, 2017

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20

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Plains Presbyterian Church

LA 70714

May

20

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Plains Presbyterian Church

22929 Old Scenic Highway, Zachary, LA 70714

May

20

Burial

Young Family Cemetery in the Plains

Port Hudson Road, LA 70714

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6401 Groom Road, Baker, LA 70714

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