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Brian McElhiney Obituary

MCELHINEY, Brian Scott Age 34 of Atlanta, GA. Previously of Nashville, TN. Passed away on May 28, 2009. He is survived by his immediate family consisting of his mother, Linda Merryman Craighead; father, Gary McElhiney and wife Diane; brothers, Chris, Kealan and Kyle; nephew, Dagan; nieces, Chelsea, Gracie and Hannah McElhiney. He is also survived by long time friend Larry Tarpley; a host of other friends and relatives. Visitation at Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home on Monday, June 1, 2009 from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. PHILLIPS-ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, 2707 Gallatin Road, (615) 262-3312

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Published by The Tennessean on May 31, 2009.

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Miranda Darby

June 1, 2009

Linda, Chris & Larry,
I am so sorry for your loss. Even though we did not keep in contact as much as we could have he was one of my dearest friends. Brian has always been a beautiful person inside and out. I feel blessed to have known him and it saddens me deeply that he has passed.

Bryan Crabtree

June 1, 2009

Mr and Mrs. McElhiney and Larry Tarpley
We keep your families in our prayers during this difficult time.

Chase Clapper

May 31, 2009

Gary & Family,

I'm so sorry. We are all thinking of you.

Edna Alestra

May 31, 2009

Linda and family, Gary and Family,

You are having to give up your child to the Lord, something you should never have had to do, we give our children life never expecting it to be taken away and when it is it breaks our heart beyond belief. We question why these things happen someday it will be explained to us but in the meantime we just cry and hurt from our broken heart. You are all in my prayers, Linda I will be calling you in a few days.
with love Edna

Linda Alestra

May 31, 2009

Linda, I'm so sorry for you. This is just so awful. DeDe Alestra

Brain and Gretchen

Larry Tarpley

May 31, 2009

To my dearest friend Brian - may you rest in peace. Our 15 years together have been more than anyone could ask for. I will miss you with all my heart and soul..

Cindy Huff

May 31, 2009

Gary and Diane,
I am so very sorry for this, yet another loss that you two have to deal with! Just know that we are here and will do whatever we can to help you all through this!
We love you!
James and Cindy

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