Earl Brisco Obituary
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Earl Richard Brisco, 90, passed away on September 3, 2025 at home in Duncan, Oklahoma.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, September 8, 2025 at the Marlow Cemetery with Pastor Dennis Hall officiating.
Earl was born on July 26, 1935 in Centerville, CA to Joseph and Mae (Parsley) Brisco. He attended school in Centerville before serving his country in the United States Army in 1954. Earl married the love of his life, Jean Ann Clark, on February 23, 1956 in Lawton, OK. They shared 43 years together before she preceded him in death on June 30, 1999. Earl worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for Lone Star Industries in California. Earl enjoyed working on vehicles and taking his Harley out for rides.
Survivors include his sons, Terry Brisco of Sonora, CA and David Brisco of Duncan, OK; daughters Dawn Nielsen of Duncan, OK and Tracy Nelson of Duncan, OK; eleven grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brother, Gary Brisco of Fresno, CA; sister, Donna Kromberg of Morro Bay, CA; and grandson-in-law, Curtis Prater.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mae Brisco, wife, Jean Brisco, brother, Billy Brisco, sister, JoAnn Clark, granddaughter, Stephanie Prater, great-grandson, Dominic Brisco, and nephew, Timmy Kromberg.
Pallbearers will be Terry Brisco, David Brisco, Marty Mills, Curtis Prater, and Cameron James.
Online condolences may be made to www.CallawaySmithCobb.com
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Diana Riley
September 7, 2025
I had the pleasure of being Earl's dental hygienist for many years. He shared so many stories with us, and he always spoke so lovingly of his family. I know he will be missed so very much as he was such a sweet man who loved his family. My deepest sympathy.
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Shanda Stinson
September 6, 2025
I will miss you dearly Grandpa. I love you so much! Words can´t explain how hard this has been. I will cherish all the memories from my childhood. Until we meet again.
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