Dr. Brian-Christopher "BC" Farnham

Dr. Brian-Christopher “BC” Farnham, 56, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, surrounded by love. A native of Ozark, Alabama, BC divided his life and heart between his hometown and Atlanta, Georgia.

BC lived his life with an uncommon combination of brilliance, energy, humor, compassion, authenticity, and purpose. He was an educator, healthcare executive, social worker, scholar, author, speaker, advocate, mentor, colleague, devoted husband, father, and loyal friend. Across more than two decades in healthcare, higher education, research, and service, BC moved seamlessly between the bedside, the boardroom, and the classroom—always keeping the human beings at the center of his work.

A Life of Scholarship, Leadership, and Service

BC held multiple advanced and terminal degrees spanning clinical medical social work, business administration, higher education, and organizational leadership. His academic journey included study at The University of Alabama and Oriel College at Oxford University. A former ESU International Oxford Scholar and National Maternal Child Health Research Fellow, he received numerous honors for academic excellence and leadership, including the Allen Award and recognition as an Outstanding American Scholar.

His deep commitment to service was evident early in his career. Following the September 11 attacks, BC served as a Clinical Response Team Leader during relief efforts in New York, a formative experience of service that helped shape a career dedicated to human dignity. His work ultimately reached from coast to coast and appeared in professional publications as well as national media, including CBS Television.

Education was not simply BC’s profession; it was foundational to who he was. Having served in higher education for many years—including at Troy University—he was a tenured Full Professor in the Department of Social Work and Human Services within Kennesaw State University’s Wellstar College of Health and Human Services. In early 2026, he was appointed Executive Director of Kennesaw State’s Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth—a role uniquely aligned with his lifelong commitment to advocacy, inclusion, ethical practice, and helping others reach their fullest potential.

Beginning in 2018, BC also became an integral force within Affinity Hospice, serving on the Executive Leadership Team as Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. He held a deep conviction that hospice care is a sacred calling centered on compassion, service, and the privilege of guiding families through life’s most profound seasons.

Legacy, Family, and Tribe

For those who knew him well, however, the résumé tells only a small part of the story. BC was a natural teacher in every room he entered, using humor, storytelling, and unmistakable energy to help others grow. Whether gathered around a dinner table, celebrating life’s milestones, traveling the world, or sharing a quiet conversation, BC had a rare gift for making people feel welcomed, heard, and valued.

BC’s greatest legacy lives not in his titles or accomplishments, but in the people he loved, taught, and inspired. He lived authentically and unapologetically, fiercely cherishing the inner circle who made up his world.

He leaves behind his loving husband and life partner, Wesley C. "Chuck" Doyle, III; his sons, Mark Daniel Holton-Farnham and Caden P. Brady-Doyle, who completed their blended family unit; and his beloved four-legged children.

BC’s memory is carried forward by his "tribe"—his small and mighty circle of chosen family—as well as countless close friends, students, and trusted colleagues who showed up, stood by him, and walked through life by his side.

He was preceded in death by his beloved maternal grandparents, Dr. S.R. Davis and Margaret Davis of Ozark, Alabama.

BC is survived by his mother, Linda D. Miller (David) of Ariton, Alabama, with whom he shared a deep bond of love. He is also survived by his brothers, Jason Miller (Jennifer) and their children Jordan (Brianna), Eli, Jacob, and Jenna of Ozark, Alabama; Ashley Miller (Anna) and their children Ella, Emma, Joseph, and Abigail of Opelika, Alabama; and his sister, Amber Goolsby (Scott) and their children Gracey and Lyla of Auburn, Alabama.

Celebrations & Remembrances

Celebration of Life Service

● Location: The Holman House | Ozark, Alabama

● Date & Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to honor BC's life and work:

● Affinity Hospice Foundation – Dr. Farnham Legacy Projects: affinityhospice.com/donate

● The Dr. BC Farnham Scholarship Fund: Supporting the Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth at Kennesaw State University (Wellstar College Online Giving)

Those wishing to honor BC are also invited to do so simply through an intentional act of kindness or service in his memory.

LIVE LIVE LIVE

BC lived by a simple, powerful philosophy: LIVE LIVE LIVE.

He understood that when everything else falls away, the people who show up are what matter most, and that everything else "is just noise." He leaves behind a simple charge for all who loved him:

Show up. Be a Do’er. Protect your tribe. Serve others. Teach what you know. Laugh often. Travel when you can. Love people well. And live authentically.