Brian Paul O'Connor age 35 of Springfield, MO passed away on December 14, 2020. Brian will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother, uncle.

Born August 24, 1985 Brian spent much of his childhood playing and working on his grandparents' farm. During the summers Brian would play in the barns and pastures with his sister and cousins, spend time drawing, painting, and listening to stories of international travels told by his grandmother, and help his grandfather and father buck hay bales.

Brian attended Willard High School, Ozark Technical Community College, and served his country as a member of the United States Army stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo; Grafenwoehr, Germany; and Ft. Bragg, NC.

Brian enjoyed motorcycles, gaming, and spending time with his children. Together they enjoyed puzzles and board games. You could frequently spot him in the stands, a proud father cheering on his daughter Lexi at gymnastics meets and cheerleading events and his son Logan at band performances and competitions.

Brian is preceded in death by his grandparents Ansel and Lois O'Connor and his grandmother Myrna Carpenter.

Brian is survived by his father and mother Paul and Rhonda O'Connor, son Logan O'Connor, daughter Alexis O'Connor, sister Joanna Scott, niece Indiana Scott, grandfather Harold Carpenter, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Services will be held at Pleasant Valley Church located at 750 E Pleasant Valley Rd. in Springfield, MO. The date and time are still to be determined.