Brian Timothy Stiner

February 22, 1987 – July 26, 2023

Sargeant Brian T. Stiner, USMC, made the final push home on July 26, 2023, following injuries sustained in a tragic work event. Sargeant Stiner has regrouped with his men and the fallen Marines before them and is now assigned to guard the Gates of Heaven.

Left to cherish memories of Brian are his daughter, Kylie, the absolute love and light of his life; his mother, Valerie Slauson Stiner of Pasadena, TX; brothers Chris, Alex and Daniel of Pasadena, TX; grandparents Dorothy & Don Pirkle of Gainesville, GA and Betty Smith; Uncle Scott Stiner of New Orleans, LA; nephew Jacob Stiner of Union City, TN; extended family John & Liz Flanagan and children Tucker and Harleigh, Courtney Hooker and a multitude of friends. Brian was predeceased by his grandfather, Wes Slauson of Pine Mountain, GA.

Brian was born on February 22, 1987, in Columbus, Georgia. He is a 2006 graduate of Pasadena High School in Pasadena, TX, where he excelled in numerous sports activities. Following high school, Brian was accepted to The University of Alabama and Texas Lutheran University where he was offered a football scholarship, which he accepted.

Brian enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2007 and served honorably for over eight years before being medically discharged. Brian served his country with pride as a Field Artillery Cannoneer and as a Marksmanship Coach in California and abroad. During his enlistment, Brian deployed to Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

We are forever grateful for his WAVES friends and loved ones for their unending help and support. This is what military members mean when they refer to each other as ‘brother’ and ‘sister’.

A better man is hard to find, a better friend you will not find, a better father does not exist, a loved brother to us all. He will never be forgotten and will always live on in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to The Brian Stiner Memorial Fund,14506 Oleo Street, Santa Fe, TX. 77517. All contributions will be used to help Kylie pursue her dreams. She was the absolute love and light of his life.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. There will be a reception immediately following the service. A private burial will be held later.

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4