Brian was born September 20, 1945, to Wilma Sylvester and Arlene Lucile (Ernson) Larremore in Llano County, Texas. Brian passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on the morning of Friday, May 8th, after a short time of hospice home care under the special care of Nurse Jess Langridge of Alpine, Texas. He was also lovingly cared for by his wife of 25 years, Jean Larremore, who he married on November 15, 2001. He was also surrounded by close friends, Tommy Vick, Jon Brooks and Skeet and Connie Jo Boyd, who all provided support and help as needed. Connie Jo, who was like an adopted daughter to Brian, made special visits with her husband Skeet Boyd, who is the Preacher of the Church in The Mountains, of Fort Davis. Skeet gathered us all and we all laid hands on Brian as Skeet made a special prayer over Brian and we all said our farewells.

Brian was preceded in death by his father Wilma Sylvester Larremore; Mother Arlene Lucile (Erson); his beloved daughter Leanna, who he adored and who departed at a very young age; brothers, Fred Castle; David and Lynn Larremore.

Brian is survived by his son James (Jim) Eric Larremore; Grandchildren, Justin Quinn Larremore and wife Sarah of North Carolina; Bailey Larremore and James Cole Larremore of Alpine; siblings, Gary Larremore and wife Jeannie of Llano, Texas; Jackie Sessions of Tomball, Texas; his brother by choice, Art Ramsey and wife Tamara; and his step-grandson Harry Carroll of Austin, Texas. Besides his immediate family Brian has numerous nieces, nephews, Aunts and Uncles. He also has so many friends that he counted as family such as Teddy and Tracy Foster of Missouri; Lisa Tirey-Butler of Rockwall, Texas; and a granddaughter-by-choice Austin Noland. Brian was gifted with more friends that are too numerous to mention, because if all were listed, this would become a book.

Brian lived his life as he wished for the most part, which is a rare accomplishment during these trying times. He was a police officer at Sul Ross State University for 21 years and loved being with the students. Prior to that he was a deputy in Marathon, Texas with the Brewster County Sheriff's office. Most of all, Brian was a rancher and always said that "he had to work to afford his bad habit of ranching". He loved his horses, his cows, and the Texas State Dog (2005), The Blue Lacy and the Larremore Ranch (south of Alpine) also a place shared by rock hunters from all over the country. Everyone who met Brian knew him as the "Old Cowboy" with a cigar hanging out of his mouth. The kids at the college during his time as a police officer at SRSU, had several names for him: Smokey, OG (old guy), Black Hat or just Larremore. They all respected Brian because he was a fair and compassionate man. He had the "True Grit" spoken of in old westerns, which was his favorite pastime to watch on TV or read old western books. He was a hardworking, God loving and believer, a gentleman who counted himself lucky to have such great friends and family. A man with pride but was not prideful. His word was his bond. If he shook hands with you, that was his promise and expected the same from others. Brian never wore his heart on his sleeve but you could tell that his heart was good and as strong as his word.

His autobiography, "Self Portrait of a Texas Cowboy", narrated by Brian to Jean, his wife, were more than just stories. They were his truth, his life and his love. Honesty was his policy and truth was his passion. He was a simple man with simple desires of working with his dogs, cows or riding horses which he fondly called those horses his "land yachts". Brian was truly a giant of a man that no words can do justice to the love he had for others and the lives he enriched by just being himself.

Brian and Jean would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those special people in his life that visited, phoned or texted him during his time of illness and passing.

A memorial will be held for him in the near future. He did not want a funeral or tears. He loved to hear and tell stories that would cause laughter and if no stories were known, his answer was to tell a few "fibs" to make people laugh. When the memorial is held, every attempt will be made to invite all who wish to attend.

You are and always will be loved and missed Brian Larremore. Ride high and stay on the top side.