Bernard L. Bryan, age 87, of Joplin, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at his home. Bernard was born August 8, 1923 to Chester & Alta Bryan. He married Helen Miller on April 11, 1941. Survivors include his wife, Helen; three sons, Larry and wife Linda, Stephen, Michael and wife Virginia; and a daughter, Brenda Moore; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Davey; and two sisters, Ruth Devins and Virginia Filarski. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2011 at the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home Chapel, with Larry Carlisle, Minister, officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, MO.