Bryan Dennis

Justiss

Bryan Justiss, lovingly known as “Gramps,” was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful servant of the Lord. To his grandchildren and everyone who knew him well, he was simply Gramps—a man whose greatest joy was loving others, sharing hugs, and spending time with the people who meant the most to him.

Bryan graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1968 and maintained lifelong friendships with his classmates, regularly gathering with them to share meals and reminisce about their younger years.

Above all else, Bryan loved his family. He treasured every moment spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were the center of his world. His favorite pastime was giving hugs to everyone around him, and he had a special way of making people feel loved and welcome. His kindness, warm heart, and generous spirit touched countless lives, and many friends became family along the way.

Bryan and his wife, Rhonda, shared a love for traveling and spent many years exploring the United States in their RV. As members of the Big Country RV Club, they traveled to 47 states and Canada, making wonderful memories along the way.

His faith was the foundation of his life. Bryan was a faithful member of Broadway Baptist Church for more than 40 years, where he served as an ordained deacon, taught Sunday school, and loved sharing the Word of Jesus with others. He was also a Gideon and served in prison ministry through Kairos. Bryan felt called to serve others through The Walk to Emmaus and volunteered alongside Rhonda with Church Builders of Texas. Together, they took their grandchildren to help build churches in Illinois, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia, passing along the importance of faith, service, and giving back to others. Bryan also served his community as a member of the Roby CISD school board. He was devoted to his church, his family, and a life of serving others.

Bryan was a man who loved working with his hands and building things. One of his proudest accomplishments was building the beautiful home he and Rhonda dreamed of, carefully crafting it over the years until it was just right. The home he built reflected the same love, patience, and dedication he poured into every part of his life.

Bryan will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Rhonda Justiss of Roby; his daughter, Kim Johnson and husband Lecile of Roby; his son, Brandon Justiss and wife Erica of Lubbock; and his beloved grandchildren, Braylie Johnson of Roby, Baylor Ramirez and husband Matthew of Temple, Berkley Covington and husband Kaige of Sweetwater, Brynlie Johnson of Temple, Brayson Justiss of Lubbock, and Milla Dopson of New York City. He is also survived by his cherished great-grandchildren, Braygen and Brezlyn Johnson, Baker, Brees, and Bishop Ramirez, and Bryar Covington, along with numerous friends who became family.

Bryan was welcomed into Heaven by his parents, Cliff and Jewell Justiss; his father-in-law, Thurman Douglass; his sister, Pamela Justiss; and his granddaughter, Burgyn Mackallen Johnson.

Though his family and friends will deeply miss his hugs, his stories, his loving heart, and his faithful example, Bryan’s legacy will live on through the generations he loved, the lives he touched, and the faith he shared. To those who knew him, he will always be Gramps.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Broadway Baptist Church in Sweetwater, with Steve Highfield officiating.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoyfh.com.