Joseph Murel Bryan,

RICHLAND HILLS -- Joseph Murel Bryan Jr., 69, passed away Monday, Nov. 19, 2012. Service: Military honors will take place at a later date in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. He was born June 29, 1943, to Joseph Murel Bryan Sr. and Lola Mae Vordrerbruegge in Washington, Mo. He was a schoolteacher until his retirement and did carpentry on the side. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Paul Byran. Survivors: His loving wife of 48 years, Bonnie Jean Pursley; son, Joseph Wayne Bryan and his wife, Shelly; daughter, Melissa Bryan Yost; his precious grandchildren, Maggie Joe Bryan, Joseph Wayne Bryan Jr., Tristan James Yost, Haley Joe Yost and Hunter Johns Yost; brother, David Bryan; and his loving dogs, Cupcake and Sonic. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Joseph Murel Bryan, please visit our Sympathy Store.