Bryan Franklin Brinson, 60, rural Wabash, died at 8:28 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on Sept. 25, 1965, in Wabash.

Bryan married Melissa Ann Beckham in Wabash on June 12, 2001.

He is survived by his wife: Melissa Ann Brinson, Wabash; four children: Nicholas (Ashlee Richards) Brinson, Jacob Brinson, and Michael (Amanda) Stevenson, all of Wabash; and Mary (Chris) Stevenson-Oman, Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and two brothers: Neil Anderson and Dave (Shirley) Anderson, both of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter: Chrystal Marie Stevenson.

Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, is handling arrangements.