Mr. William “Bill” Alan Brien, age 58, of Benton, KY passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 5:15 p.m. at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, KY.
He was born in Murray, KY on April 30, 1957 to William Joseph “Toad” Brien and Betty (Thompson) Brien. He was a 1975 graduate of Marshall County High School and attended Murray State University. He held various occupations during his life, Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Martin Marietta in Paducah, Mike Miller Park and Murray State University.
He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte Brien Wilzbach and Peter Wilzbach of Kiawah Island, SC; his niece, Lindsey Paige Wilzbach of Charleston, SC, and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his niece, Lauren Elizabeth Wilzbach, and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Collier Funeral Home, Benton. Interment will follow the service in the Haltom Cemetery, Benton, KY. Friends may visit with the family after 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2015 until the funeral hour at 3:00 p.m. at the Collier funeral Home, 211 W 5th Street, Benton, KY, Bro. Mark Doom officiating.
The family requests memorial contributions to the Marshall County Exceptional Center, PO Box 423, Benton, KY 42025.