Funeral Services for Jay Bryan, Age 68 of Ava, Missouri will be held on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 at The Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Missouri, beginning at 10:00 AM. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 9:00 AM.
Jay Scot Bryan, 68 years, 5 months, and 19 days old, passed away on, May 18, 2026, at his home with his family by his side.
Jay was born November 29, 1957, in Norwalk, California to John Clifford and Mary Maxine (Beck) Bryan.
He was a Christian and member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Ava, Missouri.
Jay was a Chef and worked many years and served many thousands of people. He also was a volunteer firefighter in Golden Valley, Arizona.
Jay and Nannette Millsaps were united in marriage on April 19, 2003 in Ava, Missouri.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, bike riding, photography, and spending time outdoors. He loved animals and was always willing to help an animal in need.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Harold Bryan.
Jay is survived by his wife; children, Melissa Maestas (Steven), Jessica Mack(Lucas), Dena Payne, Mathew Detwiler(Crystal), and Rosie Friendshuh(Mike); grandchildren, Devyn Jeremy, Selena Marie, Hunter Haze, Emberly Lynn, Seth, Kaydence, Grace, and Zacchaues; siblings, Skip Bryan, Jim Bryan, Nancy Allgood, Paul Bryan, Sr., Don Bryan, Mark Bryan, and Allie Bryan Hook; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
