Brian James Pavlock

Brian James Pavlock obituary

Brian James Pavlock

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10129 FM 1097 Rd W., Willis, TX 77318

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Shepard Hill Cemetery

11249 Shepard Hill Rd, Willis, TX 77318

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10129 FM 1097 Rd. W, Willis, TX 77318

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Brian Pavlock Obituary

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Brian James Pavlock, age 44, passed away August 10, 2025. Brian was born on May 12, 1981 to loving parents Pamela and Bernard "Bubba" Pavlock in Houston, Texas. He was very loved by his sister Jinny Thompson; they shared a love for family, food, music, and fun. From the time Brian could walk he always into something. He would take things apart to see how they worked. Nothing was safe if he had tools available to him. He loved being in the outdoors hunting, fishing, swimming, building cars, mud trucks, riding 4 wheelers or motorcycles. Brian proudly has three daughters Kileigh, Katie, and Alyssia. He loved each of them and was proud of them and their accomplishments. Brian was an accomplished welder/Rig welder, he traveled the United States honing his skills. Brian never met a stranger and became fast friends with people. Thru the stories that his many friends have shared one word is used continuously.. Kind. Brian has a heart of gold and would literally give the shirt off his back or his last dollar to someone he thought needed it more than him. He was known by many names: Duck, Buster, Guardian, Buttercup, sunshine and dad. His favorite was dad. His smile was contagious but, it also let you know when he was up to mischief. Brian is survived by his mother Pamela Pavlock. Sister Jinny Thompson and husband Matt. Daughters Kileigh Kyle, Katie Pavlock, and Alyssia Pavlock. Grandson Austyn. Nephew James Prestwood. And numerous other relatives and friends. Brian was preceded in death by his father Bernard "Bubba" Pavlock. His grandparents Billie Ruth and Reed Johnson and Helen and John Pavlock. Due to the sudden and unexpected loss of Brian a gofundme has been established to help his daughters and family cover his final expenses. The link is www.gofundme.com honor Brian Pavlock support his funeral cost. Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared, prayed, provided food and fellowship with us during this time of grief. We are grateful and appreciate everyone and everything you have done to offer comfort and ease the burden during these dark days. Visitation with family and friends will be held from 4:30pm to 8:30pm on Friday August 22cnd at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral home in Willis, Tx. A celebration of his life will be at 10:00am, Saturday, August 23rd, also at the funeral home. The Celebration of Life will be Live Streamed for those that cannot join us in person. Interment will follow in Shepherd Hill Cemetary. Arrangements are under the direction of Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Willis

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10129 FM 1097 Rd W., Willis, TX 77318

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11249 Shepard Hill Rd, Willis, TX 77318

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10129 FM 1097 Rd. W, Willis, TX 77318

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