Obituary

A public visitation service will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023 from 5-8pm at Butler-Stumpff and Dyer Funeral Home.

His funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 11am at Calvary Baptist Church.

On November 30, 1966, a handsome baby boy was born to Jeremiah and Ida Bell McLaurin. They named him Brian Keith McLaurin. Brian was a healthy and happy baby. At 11 months of age, Brian became very ill. Jere and Ida put their trust in God and prayed. Brian grew up to be a very warm, kind-hearted, and an always giving and helpful man.

Brian attended Sand Springs Public Schools. During his high school years, he participated in FFA. He graduated from Charles Page High School – Class of 1985. After graduating, he volunteered with the Keystone Fire Department and was a member of the Sand Springs Round-Up Club. Brian would help at roping, rodeos, and never expected anything in return. Every time he showed up and walked in, he was always smiling.  His genuine heart and kind smile were on display to all he encountered, no matter if they were a friend or stranger.

Brian’s warmth and love resonated inside and out. He loved so many people. He was never shy in saying, “I love you,” whether he was leaving the room or ending a phone call.

On April 27, 2023, Brian departed this life and entered into glory. He was preceded in his passing by his parents, Jeremiah and Ida Bell McLaurin, siblings, Paul Owens and Arthur Lee “Dinky” Gordon, and grandparents, Walter and Bernice McLaurin, Louise Burst, and Reverend Dilly Knox.

He leaves to cherish MANY great memories about him and with him his siblings: Lloyd “Doug” (Doris), Gary (Colitha “Lil Bit”), Kathy (Chris “Bay”), Laura, Lois “Shana”, Sherry (Billy), Stacy (Ken), Reverend Scott (Kristie), Donald Ray (Brittany), Purin, Meldon (Marshay), and Orlando; as well as a host of nephew, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles, extended family, and friends, all of who loved and was loved by, Brian.