Brian Lee Early, 51, of Elkland, MO, passed away August 16, 2020. He was born August 3, 1969, in Kansas City, MO, to Jess W Green and Cecilia Harmon. At the age of six, Brian was adopted by Darrell Wayne Early.

Brian was always ready to lend a hand to anyone who needed help. He could fix anything from rebuilding an engine in a car to framing a building. He loved animals and almost always had a dog by his side. Brian also loved kids. He carried candy with him everywhere he went and was dubbed "the candy man" by all who knew him.

Brian was preceded in death by his biological father, Jess W Green; his paternal grandparents, Virginia Green Adkins and John Green; his great grandmother, Grace Hicks; his maternal grandmother, Frances Johnson; and his adopted grandparents, Arlena Mae Early, Merle H Early, and Betty Early.

He is survived by his parents, Darrell Wayne and Cecilia Early; brother, Daniel Early; sister, Robyn Early; his daughter, Haley; and nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield. A private service for his remains will be held by his family at the Marshfield Cemetery at a later date.