Bryan L. Shearin, Sr. 79, of Nixa, Mo, went home to be with his Lord surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 26, 2018. He was born on August 12, 1938 to Major and Earzella (Barber) Shearin in Grand Junction, TN.

Bryan was employed for 28 years by the Colonial Baking Company

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Harriet Louise Shearin, four sons; William O'Cull, Bryan Shearin Jr. and wife Angie, Keith Major Shearin and wife Julijana Siljanovska and Ryan Keith Shearin; eight grandchildren, Crystal, Tyler, Ashley, Austin, Brittney, Christopher and Kaylee; three great grandchildren, Bryce, Cameron and Kelley, and a host of nieces, nephews and countless friends. He will be greatly missed by all whose hearts have been touched by him.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thank you for the care that was given to Bryan by Regional Hospice, staff at the Alzheimer's floor at Wilsons Creek Nursing Home and Mercy Hospital. Family will receives friends and relatives on Tuesday May 1 ^st from 5-7 pm in the Chapel at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte (4500 South Lone Pine, Springfield, MO) Funeral Service is scheduled for Wednesday May 2 ^nd at 10 a.m. also in the Chapel