Brian Washington

November 25, 1963 - June 21, 2019

Brian Washington, 55, of Hot Springs passed peacefully June 21, 2019. Brian was born November 25, 1963 in Victor, New York. Brian served his country in the United States Navy. He was an avid sports fan and loved the Razorbacks and calling the Hogs. He enjoyed listening and playing music from Elvis Presley to The Back Street Boys. Brian spent most of his life on the backside of the racetrack, grooming thoroughbred horses. On March 23, 2019 Brian received one of the greatest honors a groom can receive for the 2nd time in his horse racing career. The Best turned out groom at Oaklawn race track with his favorite horse Hidden Ruler, trained by Dallas Stewart. Hidden Ruler placed 2nd to Grey Attempt in the 2019 Gazebo Stakes at Oaklawn. Working with thoroughbreds was his passion from a young child as he sat on a bucket watching to learn. He never stopped learning and caring for the horses. Always looking for the Lightening in a Bottle horse. Brian was an only child and was placed into foster care at the age of 5 and raised by Hermon & Margaret Gilmore who preceded him in death. Survivors include his fiancée, Charlene Davila of Hot Springs; a son and daughter of Alaska; a daughter of Buffalo, New York and his foster family. If you spent any time with Brain then you as well became part of his family. Brian took pride in being an American and believed in equality for everyone. Some of his favorite things was grilling & entertaining friends at home with his girls, Keba & Dela his black and golden labs. Brian has finished his race here on Earth and reach the greatest finish line of all, to be at home with God. A memorial Service will be held 12:00 PM Monday, February 24, 2020 at Oaklawn Backside Chapel.