Brian Stephen Thurman, 43, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on December 3 at a local Nashville hospital.

Brian was a graduate of Soddy Daisy High School, where he excelled at basketball and many other activities. While he was there, he was instrumental in bringing Young Life to the high school, which has seen many young men and women come to a relationship with Christ.

Brian went on to the University of Tennessee, where he pursued and earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications.

Brian went to work for Young Life in staff and area director positions in several cities, winning more young men and women to Christ.

Later on, Brian was a successful marketing executive for several companies, and also earned his real estate license.

Brian is survived by his three beautiful and beloved boys, Brady, Baylor, and Bennett; his father, James Ronald Thurman (Ron); sister, Shelly Ann Crum (Bill); aunts, Janet Long (Roy), Jane Brock (Dennis); uncles, Danny Sweat (Joyce), Carlos Thurman; and several cousins.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann Thurman; grandparents, Willie D. "Bill" and Margaret Deane Sweat, and Oscar R. Thurman and Mayme E. Thurman.

Brian was a light to his family and friends, and will be tremendously missed by all.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. (EST) in the chapel of Hamilton Funeral Home in Hixson.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 11am – 1pm at Hamilton Funeral Home  prior to the chapel service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a local Young Life Ministry.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.