Brian Paul Whitacre was born on June 17, 1978, at Fort Riley, Kansas, the son of Paul and Darla Whitacre, and passed away on February 23, 2023 at the age of 44 years.

Brian was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Shirley Hamilton, and Paul Ray and Etta Whitacre.

Brian is survived by his wife Tasha, who he married on April 30, 2008, at Fredericktown, his parents, Paul and Darla Whitacre, two (2) daughters, Sara Gibbs, Chloe Whitacre, one (1) sister, Bridget (Justin) Raith, two (2) aunts, Donna (Dean) Gipson, Dana (Larry) Brewington, two (2) nieces, Savanna Whitacre, Chelsey (Chris) Hoffman, two (2) great-nephews, one (1) great-niece, and many cousins, and friends.

Brian enjoyed collecting knives, comics, anime, and watching cartoons with Chloe.