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Oct 28th, 1960 - Jun 4th, 2024Visitation: 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Funeral Ceremony: 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the beginning of the ceremony.
Brian Keith Friend, age 63, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, June 4, 2024.
He was born October 28, 1960, in Fairfield, the son of Miles W. and Barbara A. (Lowe) Friend. He was united in marriage to Ann on November 7, 1987, in Mill Shoals, and together they have shared 36 wedding anniversaries.
Brian served in the US Navy for 13 years, serving as a submariner on the USS Narwhal. He earned his master’s degree and had sold insurance for Farmers Insurance since 2016. He enjoyed reading, listening to audio books and podcasts, collecting his grandkids artwork, and music of all kinds. Brian was a wealth of knowledge, always there to help kids with homework and be an encouraging light, especially when it came to education.
He is survived by his wife: Ann Friend; children: Megan, Courtney (Grant), and Cassandra (Kyle); grandchildren: Jillian and Gabriel; parents: Miles and Barbara Friend; a sister: Tamara Bruce; a brother: Berry Friend; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Military funeral honors will be presented at 3 p.m. with a funeral ceremony to follow. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To shares a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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I am sorry to hear of the loss of Brian . I met Brian when he purchased my insurance book of business at that the very same office he was still at ...Farmers Insurance in Flora W.N. Ave. R.I.P. Brian.
He was a good friend to me. Helped me out at work when I needed it. RIP.....
Sorry for your loss
So sorry to hear about Brian. I worked with him years ago at Hella.
Prayers and hugs Ann. Sending our condolences
Fair Winds and Following Seas Brother It was an honor to have served with you, you always had a smile no matter the task. You left great memories to everyone on the boat. You will be missed. My condolences to the family...
So sorry for your loss. Brian was our insurance provider we talked to him often ,he was always a good help pleasant to talk too.
Rest In Peace my friend! You were the best of the best? You never said NO and you gave your all! And always had a smile! You will be missed and you changed so many lives. USS Narwhal Brother 🇺🇸
Brian had been our agent for many years and was always able to be a "Friend". We always found plenty to talk about and compared notes on Wayne Co. Im so very sorry for the family's loss and many prayers as they continue on.
My sincere condolences to the family. I worked with Brian many years at Hella.
Till we meet again ole buddy.
My condolences to Miles, Barbara, Tammy, Berry and the rest. I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Dear Ann, family and friends of Brian, On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at Brian´s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow "Bubblehead" departs on Eternal Patrol. He served with honor on the USS Narwhal SSN-671 and USS Benjamin Franklin SSBN-640. To our "Brother-of-the-Phin" we say, "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. Fair Winds and Following Seas." Thank you for your service to our country. Ann and family... "may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV). Jim Sandman, FTC(SS) Ret, National Chaplain, USSVI. www.jimsandman.com
To Brian's family and close friends, my sincere sympathy. Though I hadn't seen Brian for many years, I worked with him from 94-2001 at Hella. He was always a good friend, always helpful and always kind. May he rest in peace and God be with those he loved.
Brian, you were my whole world and I miss you every single day. I will always miss you. Even though it is never going to be the same again, I still have all the memories of us together and you can't buy that anywhere.
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