Mr. Brian L. Blythe, 45, of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, formerly of LaHarpe, Illinois passed away Friday, June 27, 2008 at 8:55 P.M. at the Aventura Hospital in Aventura, Florida.

Brian was born October 3, 1962 in La Harpe, IL and was the son of Lowell and Marcia Kern Blythe.

Survivors include three sisters, Julie (Rick) Jarvis, Mahomet, Donna Jo Lydy, Loveland, Ohio, Linda (Max) Comstock, Springfield, two brothers, Robert (Paula) Blythe and Gary (Cheryl) Blythe, all of La Harpe and 14 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He graduated from La Harpe High School, Bradley University, received his teaching degree from Western Illinois University and received his Masters Degree from the University of Miami, FL.

After receiving his teaching degree, he taught business classes at Sacred Heart Griffin, Springfield, IL. He continued his career as Director of Admissions at Robert Morris College, Springfield for over 10 years. After moving to Miami, he was employed by the University and was Director of Pre-College Programs.

He was a member of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador for United Way projects, participated in the Rotary International Exchange Program to Sweden and other leadership projects in Miami. He was actively involved in the St. Johns on the Lake United Methodist Church in Miami Beach, FL.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, was an avid sports fan, and his love for traveling lead him to 5 of the 7 continents.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 12, 2008 at the LaHarpe Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Goettsche officiating. The family will meet with friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Friday, July 11th at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe. Memorials may be made in Brians name to St. Johns on the Lake United Methodist Church, 4760 Pine Tree Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33140 or a charity of the donors choice.A celebration of Brians life was held at St. Johns on the Lake United Methodist Church on Thursday, July 3 in Miami, FL.