Brian
Brazil
July 15, 1964 - July 5, 2023David Brian Brazil was born on
July 15, 1964, in Pasadena, Texas to parents Charlie and Mary Lue
Brazil. Brian was the youngest of three children. Brian surrendered his
life to Jesus Christ as an 8-year-old boy, which began a lifetime of
committed service to Christ.
Brian graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena, Texas and went
on to play football at TCU under legendary Coach Jim Wacker, where he
earned All Southwest Conference honors. While at TCU, he served as TCU
FCA vice president and met the love of his life, Birdie Mellado. Upon
graduation from TCU, he had a brief stint with the Houston Oilers as a
free agent where he concluded his playing career.
Coach Brazil began his coaching career in 1988 at Shepton High School in
Plano, Texas where he coached 9th grade football and basketball. In 1989
Coach Brazil moved to RL Turner High School in Carrollton where he
coached defensive ends and later the offensive line.
He married Birdie in June of 1989. Then in 1992 he began a seven year
run at Lewisville High School coaching under Head Coach Ronnie Gage.
Brian coached the defensive line from 1992 - 1995 and assumed the role
of Defensive Coordinator in 1996. While at Lewisville, the Farmers won
two state championships in 1993 and 1996 as well as qualifying for
postseason play each year. While at Lewisville High School, Brian and
Birdie welcomed their three children, Danielle, Gabrielle, and David.
Coach Brazil was selected to be the first head coach in 1999 at the new
Lewisville ISD School, Hebron High School. Hebron began varsity play in
2000 and the Hawks made the play-offs for the first time in 2002. Hebron
won the Class 4A Division II State Championship in 2005 with a 16-0
record. While at Hebron, the Hawks won five district championships and
coach Brazil was named District Coach of the Year 6 times and State
Coach of the Year in 2005. In 2014 he was the recipient of the Tom
Landry Award from the Texas High School Coaches Association Board of
Directors in recognition of service and contributions to high school
coaching. In 2016, Brian received the Dallas Area Tom Landry Coach of
the Year Award.
Coach Brazil served on the Texas High School Coaches Association Board
of Directors from 2007 - 2010 and served as the THSCA President in
2011-2012.
In May of 2022, Coach Brazil accepted the call from Prestonwood
Christian Academy to become the Senior Athletic Director and retired
from his public-school career. He was excited to begin this new chapter
and immediately fell in love with his new calling. Most recently, Coach
Brazil was inducted into the THSCA Hall of Honor in July 2022.
Brian was actively involved at Prestonwood Baptist Church where he
served as a deacon and student ministry Bible study teacher. He enjoyed
traveling and recently developed a love for disc golf. His great
passions were his Lord Jesus Christ, his family and being Pops to Logan
Maxine and Maverick Brian Mitchem.
Brian is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Birdie Brazil; children
Danielle Mitchem and her husband Tyler, Gabby Brazil and David Brazil
and his wife Lexie; grandchildren Logan Maxine and Maverick Brian
Mitchem; father Charlie Brazil; siblings Donna Jackson and her husband
Jeff and John Brazil and his wife Laura; as well as many loving nieces,
nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Lue
Brazil.
The family will receive friends for a visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m.,
Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Allen Family Funeral Options.
There will be a memorial service to honor and celebrate the life of
Brian at 11:00 Monday, July 10, 2023, at Prestonwood Baptist Church
Sanctuary, 6801 W Park Blvd, Plano, Texas with Rev. Dr. Jonathan Teague,
Pastor Jack Graham and Pastor Neal Jeffrey officiating.
The family requests and encourages each person to wear the school colors
by which you knew Brian.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Brian’s name to TCU FCA,
helping to change the lives of student athletes and coaches on TCU’s
campus at https://www.tcufca.org/donate or to Coaches Outreach which
exists to impact communities with the Christ-like leadership of Coaches
transformed by biblical truth. https://www.coachesoutreach.org/donate |