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Brian Douglas Washington, 51, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. Born on November 17, 1973, in Pensacola, FL, Brian was a true beach lover who found peace gazing at the emerald waters of Pensacola Beach. After graduating from Pensacola High School in 1991, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army. Following his service, he began a 22-year career with the Department of Homeland Security/Transportation Security Administration. Brian’s boisterous spirit, quick wit, and charm became a staple at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where he was well-loved and widely known.
Brian is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Washington; his daughters, Brianni Washington, Brittani Washington, and Whittani Washington; bonus daughters, Zsariyah Broughton and Milan Broughton; his grandmother, Mamie McCullough; his mother, Donna McCullough; sister, Brenna Weaver; brother, Marcus Catchings; and a host of beloved family members and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Walter “Mac” McCullough; his uncle, Walter “Glen” McCullough; and his mother-in-law, Adeline Theodore-Abel.
A proud Florida Gator since 1987—the year fellow Pensacola native Emmitt Smith took the field—Brian lived and breathed orange and blue. It’s only fitting he witnessed the Gators win the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship just days before his passing. Chomp Chomp!
Georgia Cremation in Duluth assisted the family with arrangements.
Shunere Haylett says
I worked with Brian when I transferred from NYC to ATL. Brian’s personality made each shift very enjoyable! I am truly thankful to have met and worked with him.
My deepest condolences to the family!
May he rest peacefully and continue to bless you all from beyond
Much love 💕
Tanya Thomas says
Brian will truly be missed. I can hear him now hollering T.T. as loud as he could in the airport. Rest Peacefully Big B. Praying for the family.
Angela Whitehurst says
Brian will truly be missed.He was a great friend.My condolences to you and his family
Dondi Jasper says
Brian Washington was more than a fellow co-worker, he was our little and big brother. Either talking about his Gators or joking with us and the passengers. Brian was one of those people who only comes around once in your life and will never be replaced. Our lives are a little bit less now that he’s no longer with us on this physical plane, but we will meet again and I can’t wait for the stories. SIP my Brother 🙏
Yohannes Bekele says
My condolences to the family! We would have are NFL AND. Collage foball discussion/arguments all the time and crack jokes on each other all the time at work. He would greatly be missed. Work is not the same without him there…Im going to miss you brother!!!!
Midget Girl says
Can’t believe you’re gone! Football season will never be the same without your hater-ade! May your spirit and soul be at peace with our Father above. I will see you again…
Karen D says
Even after a month, it’s hard to find the words to say. I still remember how we met (1987), you were as crazy than as you were up until you received your 🪽 Thank you for laughter, your football philosophy, your unconditional friendship, and for being the gentle giant that you were. Give Kam a hug for me and let him know I miss and love him very much. May the games never end and you get to see every sunset from that boat you wanted. Rest easy my friend 💕 you are truly missed.