Bryan Mark Wake, son of Mark Brian Wake and Melinda Sue Tackitt Martin, was born June 19, 1991, at West Plains. He entered into eternal rest Nov. 2, 2018, at the age of 27 years.
On April 27, 2016, at West Plains, he was married to Brianna Danielle Lawing. Bryan was employed at L&L Tree Service. Bryan enjoyed his job, hunting, fishing and being with his family. He was baptized in the Church of Christ faith.
He is survived by his wife, Brianna and three children, Colt, Kaili and Bryson of the family home; daughter Mychaela of Georgia; son Wyatt of Cabool; his father Mark Wake and wife Amy of Siloam Springs; his mother Melinda Martin and husband Billy of Caulfield; one brother Corey Tackitt of West Plains; four sisters, Chasity Frost and husband Dakota of West Plains, Destiny Martin of West Plains, Standish and Ivy Wake of Siloam Springs; grandma Rhonda Watkins and husband Gary; “Meme” Kathi Tackitt; great-grandparents Billy Joe and Patsy Tackitt; great-grandpa Edsel Johnston all of Caulfield; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandpa Freddie Joe Tackitt, great-grandma Cleta Faye Johnston and Paula Kay Wake.
Bryan will always be remembered as a loving husband, dad, son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and friend to all. Bryan was an organ donor, “a hero,” for the lives he saved and the ones he touched.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at the Elijah Church of Christ, Elijah, with Bill Dixon officiating. Burial of cremains will follow in the Elijah Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville.
