Harlan Dale Bristol, 72 years, 5 months and 10 days old, passed into heaven on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Springfield, MO. He was born on Friday, April 9, 1948 in Douglas County, MO to Bill Bristol and Wilda Billinger.

On October 22, 1994 Harlan and Martha Bristol were united in marriage at the East Side General Baptist Church in Springfield, MO. He was a man of faith and served his county with the US Army during Vietnam. Harlan was a lifetime member of the Vietnam Veterans Commission of Springfield, MO Post #952 and served on the VA court system to help other veterans. He retired from Bass Pro as an inventory specialist and was a member of the Greater Parkcrest Neighborhood Association. Harlan loved to go fishing and hunting, especially for deer and bear.  He and Martha enjoyed flower gardening and taking care of their home.

Harlan was proceeded in death by his parents, one brother Gary Bristol, one grandson Blaine Bristol and one nephew Montana Bristol.

He is survived by his wife of the home, one daughter Andrea, son-in-law Kenneth Scott, granddaughter Nautca Scott, two sons Michael Bristol of Lafayette, IN and Patrick Bristol of Ava, MO, one brother Jeff Bristol (wife Michelle) of Ava, MO, one sister Carolyn, nine grandchildren, one great-grandson and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family.

A visitation will be held from 10-11 AM on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W. State Hwy EE, Springfield, MO 65802 with funeral services to follow at 11 AM. Full military honors will be conducted immediately following services at the White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com