John Nelon Brister
John Nelon Brister, 46, of Orange, Texas passed away on November 17, 2016, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, November 21, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Darren Hearnsberger, of Triumph Church in Nederland, Texas. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sunday, November 20, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Trenton, New Jersey, on March 14, 1970, he was the son of Roger Brister and Sherilyn Brister. He was a member of Triumph Church in Nederland, Texas. John loved working with kids and was a big kid at heart. He was an umpire for little league baseball, refereed for Little Dribblers basketball, and was a diehard Cowboys fan.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Chris Richard Dyson, Sr.; and grandparents, Neil and Vera Brister, and James and Jean Crumpler.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Dyson Brister, of Orange; parents, Roger and Sherilyn Brister, of Orange; children, Gracilyn Marie Brister, and Cody Austin Jones; sister, Susan Broussard and husband Kent, of Splendora, TX; mother-in-law, Debra Dyson, of Orange; brothers-in-law, Chris Dyson and wife, Rhonda, and Ike Dyson and wife, Christy; and nieces and nephews, Ty Broussard, Taryn Broussard, Chris Dyson III, Breanna Dyson, Kelsey Dyson, Christopher Kyle, Chance Kyle, and Christa Kyle.
Serving as pallbearers will be Rusty Wells, Adam Perkins, Larry Griffin, Jason Crumpler, Cody Fisette, Jeffery Fisette, Andrew Hoosier, and Michael Jones. Honorary pallbearers are Shane Crumpler, Ty Broussard, Kent Broussard, Chris Dyson, Jr., William Dyson, and Christopher Kyle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family for the continuing care of his loving daughter, Gracilyn.
Condolences
Marissa E Paltz
November 20, 2016
I just learned of John's passing last night; and then I thought of him all night long. I know Bobbie and all John's family will truly miss him and I've been praying for their strength and courage to let John go to be with our Lord. Peace in Christ. Marissa Paltz
Claybar Funeral Home
November 20, 2016
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Jimmie Lou James
November 19, 2016
With all our thoughts & prayers for your family during this difficult time in your lives may God wrap you in HIS arms & comfort you!! We're praying for you!! Friends in Christ-always Prayers!!! J. B. & Jimmie Lou James
Crystal
November 19, 2016
R.I.P JOHN BRISTER
Dolly Webb
November 18, 2016
Dolly Webb lit a candle in memory of John Nelon Brister
Alicia Green
November 18, 2016
Bobbie and lil cutie sorry for y'all lost prayers
Chad Lisenby
November 18, 2016
A great memory I have with my brother is on spring break in 1990. We went to Astroworld. That was the first time he and I met since we where seperated at birth. Great day.
Rev. Michael K. Graves
November 18, 2016
I first met John on the Lorena Oates Elementary playground. I was not in any classes with him at first. I have dyslexia and suffered from a mild speech impediment which put me in a resource class and speech therapy class. Both of these were not far from one of his classes. We became friends over time, but I admit I do not make friends easily. He kept trying. When my family changed churches, it was not too long before he was at church too. As a teenager we grew up in the church's youth program and were brothers in Christ. We shared many a motel room and church bus bench on church trips. My last time to see John was when I left Orange for good. I had gotten married to my late ex wife. He was still at the church... coaching Basketball for a church team. I was there for awards night and saw the parents and kids giving John hugs and handshakes. I don't know if they won many games, but the time he shared with the kids meant more to them and in some way to me. I knew John would be fine. I will miss his smile. I could not have asked for a better friend. Many years have passed and I still remember some of the goofy things we did together on mission trips. To his beloved wife and precious daughter never forget the moments you shared with him. To his parents and sister, thank you for being a great family to John and for the love you showed him. It was that love that he shared with all he met. I don't think he ever met anyone that stayed a stranger long. One day we will all see him again... in the West Orange section of Heaven.