Brian KILEY Obituary

KILEY, BrianAge 38 of Millersville, TN, February 17, 2013. Survived by his wife, Amber Blackwell Kiley; daughter, McKala Blackwell; sister, Colleen Moore; brother, Michael Kiley; father, George Stemmler; and several loving nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 1 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 107 Twin Hills Dr., Madison, TN, by Bishop Joel Wayment, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment Christ Church Memorial Gardens. Family & friends will serve as Pallbearers. WOODBINE FUNERAL HOME, HICKORY CHAPEL Directors 615-331-1952 Still Family Owned

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Published by The Tennessean on Feb. 21, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian KILEY

6 Entries

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JJ Brent

February 24, 2013

Today, we buried our friend. This week has been one of shock, horror, anger, sadness. Today, for me at least, it turns to rejoicing. I rejoice in the love Brian showed us all. I celebrate the life that brought many new friends to me. Our common bond as friends of an amazing man. The seeds he planted will grow in each of us.

As we go through whatever time each of us has left, we will share the fruits of this seeds. Deeds of kindness, a shoulder to cry on, a hand up, a stern admonishment, even a laugh or two. These are but a few of the things we all received from one who was both wise beyond his years and hopelessly more child like despite them.

I celebrate his family. Not only the one that raised him (proof of their impeccable parenting) but the new one God provided for him. I view a stunning, intelligent, gentle, kind and spiritual wife as a gift. Brian was the recipient of this and he basked in it every moment. It might be said that he lived more fully in these last 11 months than he did his whole life.

When he took on comedy it was a no holds barred tour de force. He plotted a path and followed it. Along the way he was mentored and sculpted by some of the craft's most distinguished minds. He was surrounded by supporters and a cheering section that grew louder and louder as he moved further forward.

I count so many families. His birth family, his mission family, his educational family, his church family, his comedy family, his credit union family and ultimately, his eternal family he just put together in October.

I see the blessings in his life and what's so wonderful is he saw them too. He counted them every day and he was thankful. He was thankful also for his trials. That's not to put the two in different categories. Brian saw his trials as blessings. Opposition to help him grow. I still can't seem to make that a part of me as much as I try. Brian was so talented at facing a problem, dealing with it and moving on. I so badly want to be like that.

Being numbered among Brian's friends is an honor I will never cease to cherish. It's true, somewhat that you don't know what you've got til it's gone but with Brian, we knew what we had, we just don't like that it's gone.

Will I cry today? Those of you that know me best know the answer to that question. Will the tears all be sad ones? Absolutely not. Today is a day to celebrate and rejoice. Our little lives were made so much better because or Brian. Let's celebrate that and resolve to move forward with an aim to be that friend to others.

This week my posts have been mostly all Brian all day long. As the pain subsides and life crawls forward, I know I will find myself sharing anecdotes about my children and life in general. But life will never return to "normal".

Goodbye, my friend. Today is for you.

Jennifer Johnson

February 23, 2013

Love you, Brian. Your service was beautiful.

February 21, 2013

It was our privilege to serve with Brian Kiley in The Texas Ft Worth Mission. We loved him the minute we laid eyes on him in the Dallas Airport. He was an outstanding young man and we will always treasure our friendship. We talked to him often and were blessed to be with he and Amber in Atlanta just a few short weeks ago when his mother passed away. He was so proud for us to meet his beautiful wife and we shared a wonderful evening with them which we will always treasure! Brian brought sunshine and laughter to everyone he met. We will love him forever! President and Sister Posey

Tara Turpin

February 21, 2013

Brian was such a good friend to me. He always made me laugh! No matter how hard I tried I could never get one up on him. He always had a quick funny response. And I'll miss his Christlike kindness. I'm sure he has an important work to do on the other side to continue to help others. I pray that his family will feel the presence of the Lord during this difficult time. Amber, you have so many of his friends praying for you, I am particularly thankful to you for the happiness you brought into his life. You have a friend in Utah if you ever need one.

Erica Stepro

February 21, 2013

Words can not express how much you will be missed. Till we meet again, Krackah...