Brian Lephew: Death of a Former Co-Worker (Updated Post)

Lawrence Brian Lephew

I have sad news to report this morning.  Brian Lephew, a former co-worker of mine and a great guitarist, died of an apparent heart attack while he slept.

He was a quiet man, quite young (not sure about his age), and a friendly sort of person.

He was considered a possible candidate for my band, Gunslinger Saints, since he was very talented on the electric guitar and close friends with Tony Smith, the bass player.

I will update this post when more information is available.

For now, I send a silent prayer for him that he should rest in peace, for he was a tormented soul in life.

Due to respect for the dead, I will not blog about his personal issues.  I will let him take them with him to the grave.

Sincerely,
Shannon

UPDATE: Obituary from Morristown’s Citizen Tribune  

 

LAWRENCE BRIAN LEPHEW

 

Lawrence Brian Lephew, age 34, of Morristown, passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at his residence.

He attended White Oak Grove Baptist Church.

He is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Jessie Lephew; daughter, Kattie Grace Lephew; sister, Sandy (Phil) Taylor; special niece, Christy Taylor; aunt, Hazel Winstead; uncle, Leroy (Becky) Evans; and several cousins.

Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at Westside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Holt officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at St. Paul Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6–8 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.