Clarence Barnard Bryan

Clarence Barnard Bryan, 70, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, passed away on May 24, 2025, after complications from kidney surgery. He was born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, on December 31, 1954, to Herman and Mary Bryan.

After high school graduation, Clarence joined the United States Air Force as an Aircraft Armament Systems Craftsman, kicking off a 19-year career in the Air Force. After his Air Force career, he was a truck driver for 28 years.

In 1983 Clarence met and married Shirley Mantooth. Between them, they had four children: Richard, Jonathan, David, and Heather.

After retiring in 2024, Clarence enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, gardening, going to health classes, and watching his favorite tv shows.

Clarence was predeceased by his parents, Herman and Mary Bryan; father and mother-in-law, Thomas and Haru Mantooth; brothers-in-law, Mac Howard and Thomas Mantooth; and grandson, Ari Ledesma.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Shirley Bryan; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Danielle Ledesma; son, Jonathan Ledesma; son and daughter-in-law, David and Tonya Rodriguez; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Cody Klutts; grandchildren: Jacob, Cameron, Ethan, Nikki, Julie, Savannah, DJ, Max, Gabby, Lilly, Natalie, Lotus, and Quinn; sister, Martha Howard; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Bonnie Bryan; brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Claire Bryan; several nieces and nephews and their families, and a host of friends.

A memorial service will be held Monday, June 9, 2025, 2:00 p.m., at AE Funeral Services Chapel, 603 W. Independence St., Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804.