He was born on October 10, 1969 in Kennewick, WA where he grew up before moving to Austin when he was 16. Brian graduated from Austin High School in Austin, TX. He worked as a truck driver in his life.
Brian was preceded in death by his sister, Karen (Pitts) Nicholas. He is survived by his wife, Monica Spann, his nephews, Mikey Nicholas, Andrew Nicholas, and Wesley Pitts, his niece, Paige Nicholas and his brother, Michael Pitts.