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Brian Craig Gabriel

1981 - 2016

BORN

1981

DIED

2016

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Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - East

4355 Lexington Road

Athens, Georgia

Brian Gabriel Obituary

Brian Craig Gabriel, 35, was born January 28, 1981 in Athens, GA. He resided in Oglethorpe County.

He passed away on Monday October 31, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia.

A Memorial service will be Sunday November 6, 2016 2:00pm at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel.

Brian was preceded in death in 2011 by his mother, Cherie Tardy, also preceded in death by his grandmother, Eunice Marilyn Gabriel in 2011.

Brian was a construction worker most of his life and enjoyed working with his hands.

Mr. Gabriel leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Cortney Gabriel, Three sons, Jordan, Hunter and Aiden; father, Willis Craig (Annette); grandfather, William (Billy) Gabriel of Comer, GA; grandmother, Peggy (Gene) Owens of Anderson, SC; uncles, Wendell (Eddie) Gabriel, Wesley (Sandy) Gabriel of Comer, GA, Chris Faulkner of Anderson, SC and Robert (Shana) Bates of Anniston, Alabama. He is also survived by aunts, Michelle (Derrick) Brooks of Anderson, SC, Kim Bates (Derrick) Williamson of Marietta, GA, Melanie (Randy) Allen of Augusta, GA and Jennifer Hobbs of Evans, GA; great aunts, great uncles and cousins.

Lord & Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

1981 - 2016

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Anne Cox

November 5, 2016

My children and I will never forget the friendship and impact Brian had on our lives. We love you...

Emily Prather Smith

November 4, 2016

It is with a heavy heart I express sympathy to Willis and all the family. Our families have know each other for over forty-five years, so it is very hard to lose a member of the 'family.' I am sorry I will not be able to be at the Service. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy Hayes

November 4, 2016

Condolences to my sweet nephew Brian's family. He will be greatly missed.

Nikki Gregory Branch

November 4, 2016

Always in my heart, cousin. Love you.

Crystal Oh

November 4, 2016

You will never be far from my thoughts, cousin. I will miss your ability to always make me smile. I love you!

Tammie Hayes

November 4, 2016

My heart aches for Brians three boys. Brian was a sweet heart and full of life. Will miss my sweet cousin. Prayers of comfort for the family.

November 4, 2016

My condolences to friends and family

Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes East Chapel

November 3, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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