Virgil Wallace Bryan, 83, passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at his residence in Globe, AZ.

He was born in Linton on Aug.19, 1924, the son of Virgil and Eliza (Dennis) Bryan. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. An ordained minister, he was a graduate of Tennessee Temple in Chattanooga, TN. He retired from Arizona State University.

Survivors include his daughter, Tana Moronez-Stevens of Queen Creek, Arizona, a step-son, William McKinney of Globe, Arizona, a brother, Thomas Bryan of Anderson, twelve grandchildren including John, Tony, Luke, & Tina Moronez, Tara Hancock, & Steven & Kristy Bryan and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded by first wife, Dixie Bryan; second wife, Wilma Jean Bryan; a son, Rick W. Bryan; and grandson, Michael Moronez.

Graveside service will be at Hickory Cemetery near Dugger at 3 p.m. Wednesday with Bill McNew officiating.

Visitation will be at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday.