Memorial contributions may be made to: Big Bend Hospice, the Boy Scouts of America or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

A native of Tallahassee, Brian was in the heavy equipmenr 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) Leough 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.

Other Services will be held: A reception for family and friends will follow the service in the St. Louis parish hall.