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Brian Coughlin Obituary

Brian Thomas Coughlin Brian Thomas Coughlin, 52, Thursday, September 10, 2009 in Margaret Dozier Hospice House at Big Bend Hospice. The service will be held at 11 a.m. EDT Saturday, September 12, 2009 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Tallahassee, with burial at Oakland Cemetery at a later date in Tallahassee. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. EDT Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the church. A reception for family and friends will follow the service in the St. Louis parish hall. Memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice, the Boy Scouts of America or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com ) is handling arrangements. A native of Tallahassee, Brian was in the heavy equipment and road construction business for most of his adult life. He graduated from Leon High School (1975) and attended Tallahassee Community College, as well as Lively Vo-Tech. He is survived by his daughters, Candace, Tiffany, Brittany and Courtney, all of Tallahassee; his son Thomas of Ft. Walton Beach; his nine living siblings, Richard (Ann) Coughlin of Pompano Beach, Louise (Leo) Curtin of Inverness, Carroll (Larry) Keough of Abington, Mass., Kevin Coughlin of Redwood City, CA, Kathee Coughlin of Tallahassee, Hannah Harrell of Jacksonville,and Terry (Marilyn) Coughlin, Tim (Naomi) Coughlin, and Brent (Stephanie) Coughlin, all of Tallahassee. He is also survived by 10 nieces and 8 nephews, as well as a dear friend, Diana Bynum of Calvary, GA. Brian was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Paul Coughlin and Claire Busby Coughlin; and an infant brother, Donald Mark Coughlin.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Sep. 11, 2009.

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September 15, 2009

Kathee, Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May he rest in God's Hands and hopefully you will find comfort in that.
Marilyn Anderson, Palm City, Fl

Carol Miles

September 14, 2009

I was very saddened to hear of Brian's passing. I will never forget his smile or laughter or his pointers to me on "life's lessons". My thoughts and prayers are with his daughters & entire family.

Lewis Harper

September 14, 2009

Tim and Kathee,
sorry to hear of your loss, the passing of a sibling is very hard. he was a good man and will be missed. you are in my prayers.

Judy Sevor

September 14, 2009

So sorry to hear of your great loss. Brian will be missed by many. All of you are in my prayers for comfort and peace. Judy Harrell Sevor

Linda Hall

September 14, 2009

Kathee: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Mary Lou Locke

September 14, 2009

September 14, 2009

Kathee: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Give my condolences to your family as well.

Mary Lou Locke

September 13, 2009

Dear Kathee:

May God bless you and your family in this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.......Love....Doris & Lou

Larry Keough

September 13, 2009

To My Wife and Brothers and Sisters in Law:

The loss of a brother is very difficult, especially when so young. May you all remember the good times with Brian and find peace in your faith.

Love,
Larry

Bob and Mary Perkins

September 12, 2009

Dear Kathee and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Remember all the good times you shared with your brother Brian. God Bless the Coughlin Family.

Steve and Susan Chandler

September 12, 2009

I are sorry to hear about my good friend passing. He was a good friend for 30 plus years. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Coughlin family and his dear freind Diana Bynum. May God Bless you all!!

Tina & Mike Kirchoff

September 12, 2009

Our thoughts are with you in this time of loss.

September 12, 2009

Dear Kathee,
Steve and I are so sorry to know of your loss. Brian is surely gone too soon. We pray your good memories will ease your grief.
In Christ's love and with mine,
Diane (and Steve) Jacobs

Dean Chaaban

September 11, 2009

To all the Coughlin family,I am sorry for your loss and pray that GOD gives you the strength to get through these sad moments. As a friend of Brian for 26 years through city and Dot work, I will miss his smile and the jokes he told. He was a good man. He always told me how much he loves his family and children. God bless all of you.

Chris & Suzanne Lee

September 11, 2009

We will always remember the days across the street at the Coughlin's house on Mitchell Avenue. To all of your family members, remember the days of past and how Brian played a wonderful part of your life.

You are ALL in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Carrie Slaughter Cederholm

September 11, 2009

Hannah,
I am so sorry to learn of your brother's death. My prayers are with you and your family.
May the Peace of the Lord be with you all.

Kat & Fred Rich

September 11, 2009

We are saddened to hear of your loss. The Coughlin family will be in our prayers. May you always have Tender Intimate Moments Everlasting (TIME) to comfort you.

Judy Vergason

September 11, 2009

Dear Kathee, I know there are no words that can take away your pain and sorrow. Know that I am keepin you and your family in my prayers. I also ask the angles to help you carry this heavy burden of grief.

September 11, 2009

Sincere condolences to Kathee Coughlin and Family. We have you in our prayers.

Gerrie & Benny Bailey
&
A.L.A Unit 193
Pensacola, FL

BETTY WELSH

September 11, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 11, 2009

Kathee, Dennis and I are so sorry to hear about Brian, I know he will be missed. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Dennis & Teri Valente and boys

Sue Walker

September 11, 2009

He will be missed dearly. It will not be the same not seeing his smiling face come accross my scales.
My prayers are with you all.

Janice Truelove Starling

September 11, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Brian. I remember times in the Coughlin house hold. So much activity and fun. I will pray for the family.

Cheryl & Ivan Roberts

September 11, 2009

Brian was larger than life. For those of us who knew him, our lives shine a little brighter and we know laughter. He, literally, "paved" his way into your heart. To many it may have seemed he never found a place to land and plant his feet. I always looked at him as one who knew how to stay planted while aloft. If he called you "friend", you were lucky-there's nothing he wouldn't do for you. While his light on Earth has dimmed, there is a brighter star in Heaven-he will forever shine down on those he loved and left to remember him.

Dennis Parham

September 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Brian at this time of loss. I remember that almost every time I ever saw him he had a big smile on his face. Rest in peace.

Sterling Bryant

September 11, 2009

A great friend during our school years at Blessed Sacrement. Great memories of growing up together. I am saddened to hear of his passing.

Doris Baranik

September 11, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your faith and your memories bring you comfort. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Doris (Havrilak) Baranik

Mike Ward

September 11, 2009

My first meeting with Brian was when he and I went to Philmont in 1972 and I never forgot about him. He was a life long friend and will be missed.

JIM KENDRICK

September 11, 2009

The surviving sons of the Late Dr. & Mrs. Odis Kendrick, Jr. send our respect and condolences. Odis III, Jim & Bob.

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