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LEBANON, TN - Debonair, gregarious, loving, and utterly charming, Brian Liddicoat, 79, departed for a heavenly adventure on July 25 surrounded by his loving family. Those who knew Brian will forever cherish the times they spent in his presence. Brian was born in Butte, MT on September 27, 1944 to Marie Elizabeth (Betty) McNaughton and Albert Earl Liddicoat. In 1985 Brian married the love of his life, Charmaine Henninger.

Brian is survived by wife, Charmaine; daughters: Julie Liddicoat (Brandon Hibbs); Gabrielle Doyle (Alan); Gillian Gabriel (Reg); adored grandchildren: Graeme and Elliott Gabriel and Devon and Katie Doyle; sisters: Lynne Baker (Don); Joan (Dale Scholl); and brother, John Liddicoat. Numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews are part of Brian's extended family.

The cherished friends he leaves behind are too many to count. He was pre-deceased by his parents and sister, Catharine Liddicoat.

Brian's love of theatre and circus were part of his DNA from early childhood; during his illustrious career he traveled the world managing Dance Companies, Symphonies, Touring Artists, Broadway productions and Circus Spectaculars. Even after retiring to Sarasota, FL, Brian remained active in the Circus community, volunteering his time to various organizations.

A Mass will take place in Lebanon, TN on Saturday, August 17 at 11AM. A celebration of a life well lived will take place for Brian immediately following the Mass, Circus music and all!

Contributions in Brian's memory may be made to Kay Rosaire's Big Cat Habitat, https://bigcathabitat.org/support/donate/ - Big Cat Habitat, 7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240;

Food Pantry Giving Cabinet of St. Frances Cabrini Church, 300 S Tarver Ave, Lebanon, TN 37087

 https://osvhub.com/sfctn/giving/funds/food-pantry; Showpeople's Winter Quarters,



 www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/12305171107US Route 92, Seffner, Florida 33584, United States