Bryan Halsey, age 83, of Independence, Virginia died at his home on Friday, May 31, 2019.  He was born May 14, 1936 to Paul James and Claudia Osborne Halsey in the Fox Community of Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.

He is survived by his wife, Geneva E. Halsey of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law, James B. and Jeanne Halsey of Independence, Virginia and Raymond Scott Byrd of Fries, Virginia; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara S. and David Donald Crockett of Elkton, Maryland; one brother and sister-in-law, John Levi and Winnie D. Halsey of Speedwell, Virginia; one sister, Juanita Phipps of Elk Creek, Virginia; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Linda Gail Halsey, one brother, Bronson Halsey, half brother, Loye Halsey, and half sister, Mary Rutherford.

Mr. Halsey enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.  He lived a life dedicated to providing for his family and especially enjoyed his grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 12:00 noon at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Chapel in Independence by Tim Williams, Freddie Hall, and Jimmie McKnight with burial to follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 11:00-12:00 prior to the funeral at the funeral home.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Independence Rescue Squad PO Box 607 Independence, Virginia 24348 or to Pleasant Grove Cemetery c/o Ronald Anders PO BOX 413 Independence, Virginia 24348.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is serving the Halsey family.