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Brian Harrison Obituary
Nashville, TN
Age 54. Producer, musician, and local luminary, Brian S. (Brain) Harrison passed away on February 18, 2014.
Memorial gathering will be Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 1 p.m., at the residence of Bryan and Sylvia Owings, 1327 Riverwood Drive, Nashville, TN 37216.
His departure leaves an enormous void in the lives of friends and family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his honor to W.O. Smith Music School (www.wosmith.org/donations#), a school that encourages children's musical ambition and education.
Cremation and Funeral Services of Nashville, (615) 885-0012; Chris Neighbours, Director.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mark Letalien
February 16, 2025
Eleven years? Hard to believe. Miss you, Brian. Thanks for being you.
Cindy
February 17, 2024
Brian...I can't believe we are already at 10 years since losing you way too soon. I miss you my friend and will never, ever forget what a great person you were in my life. We were connected beyond this physical world and always will be. I just want you and your family to know I still think about you, you will never be forgotten and you were a force beyond what I can even put words to, a great man and a great friend and an honor and privilege to have you as a part of my life. Love you Brian, fly high my dear friend.
mark letalien
February 16, 2023
One of a kind! Miss you, my friend!
Mark Letalien
October 31, 2022
Listening to Elvis Costello's "New Amsterdam" today, and it brought me back to you showing me the chords on piano nearly 30 years ago....man, I miss you, Brian! Rest in Peace, my friend.
Mark Letalien
February 16, 2022
Hard to believe it has been eight years, Brian. You are never far from
my thoughts, and my memories of you stay the same: A unique individual, incredibly smart and funny, and always generous with your talent and time. I love and miss you, brother! Rest easy, and thanks for always being you.
June 18, 2015
Thank you, Brother Brian, for everything you brought into our lives. You showed us that peace, love, and happiness don't rely upon following social pseudo-dogma. You will always live in our hearts.
February 5, 2015
Although their source may not be immediately recognized, there are ripples of happiness and joy moving among us that Brian created. We will be forever grateful to him for this.
November 27, 2014
I haven't seen you in many years but I still feel like it was yesterday. RIP my friend.
August 23, 2014
"He Passed It On"
Mark Letalien
July 25, 2014
Hey Brian,
Been thinking about you a lot, my friend. I am sure you probably never knew how much you affected me and those around you. Definitely a major loss! Thanks for being such a real, down to earth guy and never changing. I hope to see you again down the line. Rest in Peace!
Tammy Niles
March 21, 2014
Brian - I remember meeting you at Miss State's band camp the summer between 8th & 9th grade. A fellow flautist & a guy ... unusual combo. But then you always did march to the best of your own drummer. And then my mom & I became friends with you, your mom & sisters. I so enjoyed our times together. High school band was a blast ... so many memories. I'm gonna look you up when I get to heaven and I would love to hear you play again. RIP Brian.
Rodney Dow
March 9, 2014
Well Brian,I am going to miss you so bad.
Your humour,your quick witted phrases and 1 liners are going to be truly missed. I always looked forward to going to Nashville in my free time and visiting you.Your generosity was immeasurable. Nashville will never be the same for me. I will never forgot the blazing chicken.I am so glad that we have so many photos,videos,music and memories to remind me of you.You will never be forgotten
Billy Burke
February 25, 2014
Brian,
I know you are producing and mixing with the great ones that you have joined. In the 4 days of working on Rich Mahan's record, and in that short time I got to know you, I feel like Ive lost one my oldest best friends. You will be missed my friend!
Your pal in California,
Billy Burke
Laura Power
February 23, 2014
Rest in Peace Brian, you were loved by many and will be missed by many
Cathy Letalien
February 22, 2014
Brian I cannot believe you are gone. You were a bright light whenever Paul and I visited Nashville. You were so welcoming to us and any friends we brought with us. You would immediately start cooking food for us in your Big Green Egg! I always looked forward to seeing you when we were in town! Trips to Nashville will never be the same without you. I pray someone very kind has your dogs Cecil and Leon did not meet your new one!. I know they will miss you as well my friend! My sonJeremy passed away January 22, 2013 he was only 25. I have not spoken to you at all this year and I am so sorry for that now! I am happy Paul had a chance to talk with you recently. He will really miss you! Brian you were an Awesome smart caring man you will be missed my dear friend!! Say hello to Jeremy when you see him! God takes the good ones!
Mike Dowdle
February 22, 2014
We are going to miss you Brian. You were loved and respected by many and our lives are better for having known you.
Howard Rager
February 22, 2014
You will be missed but always remembered my friend.R.I.P.
Lisa Magee
February 22, 2014
Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy Stephanie
Mike McCoy
February 22, 2014
The days we spent together I will always remember, You leave behind many friends.
Gerald Walker
February 22, 2014
Brian you have been my friend since childhood. I have cried for you my brother. I love you and miss you. Peace be with you my friend.
Mark Stephens
February 22, 2014
Everyone who knew Brian recognized something special about him.
He touched so many of us, and we will never know another like him.
I feel lucky that I got to know him, and I will never forget him.
My sincere sympathy for all his friends and family.
Thank you, Brian!
' Boss' Ross Ford
February 21, 2014
He got his nickname "Brain' from Miz' Cockrell at Caldwell High who got so mad at him for cutting up in class that she called him Brain instead of Brian and it stuck. She called him right too, cauz' he was extremely intelligent.
Mark Letalien
February 21, 2014
Still can't believe it. Gone way too soon. I miss you, man. going to miss your wit, your hilarious emails, your kindness, your generosity, and everything else. Thanks for never changing, being a good friend, and bringing happiness to so many people. Rest in Peace, Brian!
Cindy Stephens
February 21, 2014
I will miss Brian "Brain" so much. Funny, loving, unique, generous, artistic, TALENTED and he loved doggies. Best friend ever and positive person. Good luck on your journey Brian...as you said for the loss of Amelia for me, "Sail on Sweet Brian, Sail on." I'll be listening to Pink Floyd Great Gig in the Sky in memorial for you...xoxo
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