Brian Leon Killion was born on August 28, 1964 in Mountain Home, Arkansas and departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on June 8, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri at 60 years old.
Brian grew up in Douglas and Ozark Counties, Missouri attending schools in Elijah, Bakersfield, Dora, and graduated from West Plains High School. Brian worked in various construction and cabinetry for the majority of his years. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.
Brian is proceeded in death by his father Lonnie E Killion, his brothers Edwin and Leroy Killion, paternal grandparents Roy and Thelma Killion, maternal grandparents Charles Irwin Bratcher and Celia “Bonnelle” Ford-Bratcher.
He is survived by his mother Mary Bratcher-Leigh of Mountain View, MO, wife Amanda Killion, children Audrey Kelso (Brad Kelso), Coldan Killion, and Janna Walter (Jon Walter), stepchildren Kennedy Gordon, (SGT. Jeffrey Gordon) Reagan Hall, and McKinley Hall, his grandchildren Bailey Westbrook, Kylie Killion, Brooklyn Kelso, Silas Killion, Davin Hayes and Ethan Hayes, step grandchildren Novaleigh and Jackson Gordon, and many beloved, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Brian was passionate about hunting, fishing, foraging for mushrooms and medicinal plants. He enjoyed kayaking, taking road trip adventures, the rivers, springs, creeks, and hills of the Ozarks. But his greatest joy was his family.
A celebration of life will be held at Carter’s Funeral Home in West Plains, Missouri on June 13, 2025. Visitation will begin at 11am, service at 1pm, with burial to follow at Elijah Cemetery.
June 11, 2025 @ 3:03 pm
Unfortunately I did not meet Brian in person but only through Facebook. The fact he chose to marry Amanda Hall Killion and the love he expressed for her and for Jesus speaks volumes for who he was, his character, and what he believed.
My heart aches for those left behind and the void his passing has created. To know he has reached his heavenly destination is comforting but the void remains. RIP and you will be missed beyond measure. Prayers Amanda, family and friends.
June 11, 2025 @ 5:37 pm
Rest in peace my dear friend. The whitetail woods, creeks and hollers will miss your silent footfalls and quiet presence. I, friend, will miss you too. You made the Ozarks a better place to be and you were larger than life in many ways when you walked amongst its leaves and trees. I will always treasure the best of times we had when you and your parents shared your part of the Ozarks with me.
June 11, 2025 @ 9:04 pm
I worked with Brian back in the late 80s milking cows for my uncle Sam Grisham and aunt Janice Grisham at my other uncle Lewis Callahan and aunt Pansys old farm in crider mo. He always made working a great adventure I also went to Bakersfield school with him. Amanda u made him happy again after years of heartache and brought him back to the Lord. Thank u and prayers to all.
June 11, 2025 @ 9:44 pm
I am thankful I had the opportunity to speak with Brian during the holidays of 2024. The last time I had seen him was in high school. In our senior year, he and I would go to Talley’s Market for burgers during lunch and hang out in the school parking lot. We had discussed getting together in 2025 to visit and reminisce, but the opportunity never materialized. I’ll find you in Christ’s presence, and we’ll go fishing together in eternity. My prayers are with Amanda and the family; may the peace of Christ reign in your hearts and lives.