Harlan Dale Bristol, 72 years, passed into heaven on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 in Springfield. He was born on Friday, April 9, 1948 in Douglas County to Bill Bristol and Wilda Billinger.
On Oct. 22, 1994, Harlan and Martha Bristol were united in marriage at the East Side General Baptist Church in Springfield. He was a man of faith and served his county with the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Harlan was a lifetime member of the Vietnam Veterans Commission of Springfield Post #952 and served in the VA court system to help other veterans.
He retired from Bass Pro Shops 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 preceded 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; one brother, Jeff Bristol (wife Michelle) of Ava; one sister, Carolyn; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family.
A visitation was held Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, with funeral services following. Full military honors were conducted immediately following the services. Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com.