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Brian Blann Obituary
Brian Lee Blann, 39, of Long Beach, Mississippi, went to see Jesus on July 10, 2004. He was born August 16, 1964 in El Dorado, Arkansas.
He is survived by his mother, Cheryl Dunn of Long Beach, Mississippi; his brother, Doug Blann of Long Beach, Mississippi; his father, Billy Edwards of Hampton, Arkansas; and his grandparents, Red and Francis Dunn of Hampton, Arkansas.
Riemann Funeral Home, 25th Ave., Gulfport was in charge of local arrangements.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 P.M., at Faustina Baptist Church near Hampton. Burial at Dunn Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www. bentonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Blann
vickie landrum
July 20, 2004
Dear Cheryl,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Doug and we will all miss Brian and his sweet little smile.Love you and see you when you get home.
Steve Wilson
July 19, 2004
Cheryl,
My deepest condolences for the loss of your son. I pray that the Lord, our God, will provide you comfort during this time. DotCom.
Benton Funeral Home Staff
July 19, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during a difficult time.
John Justice
July 19, 2004
Doug I am sorry about the loss of your brother.I offer my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Wendy Ivy
July 17, 2004
Doug I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could have gotten to know Brian like you did. I wish we all could have been closer. I know he was a great brother just to hear you talk about him. I like to hear your memories of when yall were growing up. I wish I had my own to tell. Love you, Wendy [yours and Brian's sister]
Nealya Van & Allen G. Watson
July 15, 2004
You and the boys have been away from Hampton for so long. I'm glad you came home to be with friends and family here, you are loved!We all want to help in anyway we can.Memories are so precious, hold fast to all the good memories you have with both your boys!
Antoinette Silen
July 15, 2004
I love you Brian, you will always be in my heart. Love, Perk
Doug Blann
July 15, 2004
I love you, Brian!
CRYSTAL MALLEY
July 15, 2004
MS. CHERYL,
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
WITH LOVE,
CRYSTAL
(brenda's niece)
BRENDA NETTO
July 15, 2004
CHERYL'
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE ALWAYS WITH YOU. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART.
LOVE,
BRENDA
Cynthia Patterson
July 15, 2004
Cheryl, I was so sorry to hear about
the loss of your son. My thoughts
and prayers are with you and your
family.
Cynthia
Chet Fayard
July 15, 2004
Dear Cheryl I know how hard it is to lose someone. I am told that thier is no pain like that of a mother when she loses a child. You are in my heart and prayers.
Chet
Betti Martin
July 14, 2004
Cheryl & Doug
Our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loving family member. Betti & Dave
Craig Morgan
July 14, 2004
Cheryl , sorry to hear about your loss . If there is anything we can do let me know . Craig & Julie .
David Hernández
July 14, 2004
Cheryl,
My condolences to you and your family. Looking forward to seeing you again sometime in the hopefully not-too-distant future.
David
Bill Black
July 14, 2004
Dear Cheryl and Doug,
I was so sorry to hear this morning about your loss of Brian. You and your parents are in my prayers.
Love,
Bill
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Linda (Souder ) Olier
July 14, 2004
Cheryl,
I was so sorry to read of Brian's passing. The loss of a child must be absolutely the hardest thing anyone can endure. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ginger Worth
July 14, 2004
Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers as you go through this very difficult time. I pray that God will lift you and your family up.
Kim and Theresa
July 14, 2004
Cheryl,
We are so sorry to hear about Brian. If there is anything at all that you need, please let Ellie know. You are in our thoughts and prayer.
Kim and Theresa
Tamara Coolidge
July 14, 2004
Cheryl, so saddened to hear of your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Rowdy Revelers
July 14, 2004
Cheryl,
We are so sorry to hear about Brian.
God Bless you and your family.
Krewe of Rowdy Revelers
Leona Benefield
July 14, 2004
Cheryl,
God Bless You in your time of Sorrow. My prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Lee
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
Bobby Dunn
July 14, 2004
I'm Bobby Dunn, I went to school with Brian in Long Beach, It's been a long time,,, I'am deeply sorry for your loss, my sympathy is with you...
Roxanne & Bruce Cotton
July 14, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Doug.
Love,
Roxanne & Bruce Cotton
Phil/Reo Winchester
July 14, 2004
Thoughts and Prayers are with ya'll
see ya when you get back.
Love, Reo
Ed Fitzgerald
July 13, 2004
MRS. Blann, Been a long time,sorry to here about Brian. Doug it's been a while too. If you need anything and I can help let me know.So sorry for your loss.
Judy Maloy
July 13, 2004
Cheryl
May God hold you and Doug in his hands and watch over you through this time of sorrow. Will see you when you get back home. Love You
June McIntyre
July 13, 2004
So sorry Cheryl! My prayers and thoughts are for you and your family. Much love, June
Jerry and Benjamin Davis
July 13, 2004
We were deeply saddened by the news of Brians passing. He has been a good friend since we were kids. Our deepest regrets. Our prayers are with you and yours.
Sandi Kelley
July 13, 2004
Sheryl and Doug I was so sorry to hear about Brian. If there is anything you need please don't hesitate to call. You are in my prayers.
Connie & Buster Young
July 13, 2004
Cheryl, We're sorry to hear about Brian. You and your family is in our prayers. God Bless You. Connie and Buster Young
Wendy (Alston) Cioffi
July 13, 2004
Cheryl & Doug, I am so sorry to hear about Brian. It has been so long with all of your journey's. People say he is in a better place, but the missing of him still hurts. I love all of you and will see you when you come home. I'm sorry I haven't came sooner. Love you both and you and your parents are in my prayers. Wendy Cioffi and family.
Bitsy McDonald
July 13, 2004
Charlie and I were saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patty Armond
July 13, 2004
Cheryl and Doug,
I was so saddened to hear about Brian's Passing. You are both in my thoughts and my prayers. God Bless You.
Sissy Brattain
July 13, 2004
Cheryl and Doug.
I am so sorry to hear of Brian's passing, My thoughts and prayers are with you, May God Bless You Both,
Yours in great friendship,
Sissy
Jeff Loftus
July 13, 2004
Dear Ms.Dunn and Doug: I was sadden to hear about Brian's passing. I have alot of fond memories of him in elementary school and junior high. I am sorry for your loss and I want to express my sincerest sympathy to ya'll from my parents and myself.
Tom Rogers
July 13, 2004
Cheryl, my deepest sympathy. Sometimes a person regrets they didn't do more for a loved one but you don't need to worry about that. If I can help with anything, please let me know.
rose klis
July 13, 2004
Our thoughts are with you and your family.Rose & Patrick Klis
Susan Woodward
July 13, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you Cheryl.
Richard Armstrong
July 13, 2004
Dear Cheryl and Doug,
We were very saddened to learn of Brian's passing. If you need anything, please call us upon your return home.
Take care,
Richard Armstrong and Kathy Yard
Diane Mitchell
July 13, 2004
Cheryl, I was so sorry to hear about Brian. I can't begin to imagine the pain you are experiencing with the loss of a child. Please let me know if there is anything Eugene and I can do for you.
Ellie Martin
July 13, 2004
Cheryl,
I am so sorry about Brian. My prayers are with you and your family. I will see you and Doug when ya'll get home.
I Love you.
Miss Ellie
Billee, Al, Greg, and Bryce Busche
July 13, 2004
Dear Cheryl:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Mike & Carol Jones
July 13, 2004
Cheryl
We were so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. With his long journey now over, he is in a much better place. If you need anything, do not hesitate to call on us.
Angie Johnson
July 13, 2004
Cheryl and Doug,
My prayers are with you and your family. I know the pain you are going through. Love always.
Christopher Findlay
July 13, 2004
To: Ms Cheryl and Doug
I am deeply sadden by the news of Brian's passing. Brian and I have been friends since we were in the 6th grade. Words can not express the sadness I feel for You and Doug. I will miss my best friend. And always keep him and your famly in my prayers. As always if there's anything I can do for ya'll. Please call me.
From Christopher Findlay
Carol Giadrosich
July 13, 2004
Cheryl
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Doug in this time of sorrow.If there is any way we can be of help please let us know. We love you. Carol Giadrosich Doris Comeaux Elaine Savage Helen Tanner
JoAnn & Bill Kane
July 13, 2004
Cheryl,
You are a Saint. But, God's word says "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." Our day is to come. Brian, as in your words "Riding with the Angel's" and one day we all will meet with him again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Doug. Love you guys. Bill & JoAnn
Hyperbaric Staff Memorial Hospital
July 13, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with Brian's family. It was a pleasure getting to know Brian. God Bless.
Jeff, Alan, Jo, Shane, Diana, & Teresa
PETE HATEM
July 13, 2004
CHERYL VERY SORRY IF YOU NEED ME CALL PETE HATEM
Bill Bailey
July 13, 2004
Cheryl, I recently heard the tragic news about the loss of your son. I can not begin to know how you feel; however, I want to extend my sincerest sympathy to you during this time of deep sorrow. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Kay Phillips
July 13, 2004
Cheryl, I was so sorry to read of your loss. I know you and your family are filled with grief right now, but it does get better.
I would love to see you. It has been many, many years.
Give my regards to your parents.
Richard and Carol Fetters
July 13, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ricky and Margaret Bazzell
July 13, 2004
Cheryl, We are so sorry about the loss of your son.Our prayers are with you and your family.
Ricky and Margaret Bazzell
Judy & Spider Bradshaw
July 13, 2004
Cheryl, we just wanted to let you know how sorry we are and to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts.
Shirley Ross
July 13, 2004
Cheryl,
My prayers are with you in this most difficult time of your life. He is not suffering any more and we will all meet one day. Love to you and all your family.
Shirley Ross
Max and Diane Edrington
July 13, 2004
We are thinking of you and our prayers are with you and your family. Max and Diane
Rhonda Ross
July 13, 2004
Saddened to hear about Brian...Please know I am praying God will bring you strength and comfort....I do trust and know HE will bring a light to over shadow all darkness. There are no more struggles with God, and we are safely tucked inside His unchanging hands. Your friend always, Rhonda Ross
Karen and Paul taylor
July 13, 2004
Cheryl, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Doug and your parents. I'm always here to talk if you feel the need.
Lucinda Lang
July 13, 2004
Dear Cheryl and Doug,
I wanted to let you both know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and your family.
T. C. & Pat Whitfield
July 13, 2004
Our prayers are for the family during this time of sadness.
The Staff of Riemann Funeral Homes
July 13, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Betty Lou Walker
July 12, 2004
Cheryl, I was so sorry to hear about Brian. I wish there was something I could do or say to take away your pain. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and my prayers. Love,
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