Dillard Ray Bryce was born on July 1, 1933 in Caney, Oklahoma.  He passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Sunday,

April 26, 2020 in Franklin, Texas at the age of 86 years.

Dillard married Mattie Faye Samford on January 10, 1951 in Houston, Texas where they became the parents of three daughters, Susan, Cindy and Karen.  He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Dillard was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cindy Christensen and granddaughter, Melissa Gilbert.

He is survived by his wife, Mattie; daughters and son-in-laws, Susan and Alan Barnett of Franklin, Texas and Karen and Don Sparks of Cypress, Texas. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A private service will be held in Franklin, Texas on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength."

Deuteronomy 6:5