Brian S. Thicksten

THICKSTEN Brian S. Thicksten, age 37 and a resident of the Gulf Coast, died Saturday, November 15, 2008, in New Orleans, LA. He was born September 16, 1971, in Pascagoula, MS, and was a life-time resident of the Gulf Coast. Brian was a musician along the Gulf Coast, a graduate of Vancleave High School, and worked in construction. He enjoyed traveling, friends, and family. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Barry "Bear" Thicksten; grandmothers, Una Lyons, of Gautier, and Catherine Dickerson, of Ocean Springs; and grandfather, William Thicksten, of Gautier. Survivors include his mother, Charlotte Thicksten Martin; brother, Robby Thicksten, both of Gulfport, MS; grandfather, Edgar Lyons, of Gautier; Robert Jones, of Gulfport; Tiffany Janos, of Tallahassee, FL; many other friends, family, and a very special dog/partner, Birdie. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Pine Crest Cemetery in Gautier. A get-together will be held at Gautier City Park following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of New Orleans, LA. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements, and a guest book may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com.