Brian Tabler, Sr., went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2013 in Canton, OH.  He was born in Charleston, S.C. on September 14, 1968 to Benjamin and Carroll Brown, Brian moved  to Canton, OH, at age 7.  A graduate of Timken High School, Brian was a great basketball player.  He later attended Georgia State University.  Brian was employed with Select Staffing at Alside. Brian leaves to mourn his loss, his mother, Carrol Pittman-Tabler of the home; and father, Benjamin (Bert) Brown of Charlestown, S.C.; children, Brian Tabler, Jr., Ises Tabler of Atlanta, GA and Israel Tabler of the home; adopted son, Robert Hardman; brothers, Lyndal and Terrence Tabler of Canton, OH; sister, April James; stepchildren, Sharnell Compton, Marcia Griffin, Javon and Jeron Moore, Taylor Griffin; grandchildren, Kaiden Tabler, Deizahnay Compton, Darrell Carter and Antwan Lehman; fiancé, Sheri-Compton; special friend, Umbola Griffin; 8 nieces and nephews. Brian was an outgoing person.  He was loved by so many and he loved all kids; loved people and family very much.