Memorial contributions may be made to: St. John's Episcopal Church, 211 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301.

Mr. Bristol was a native of Madison, Wisconsin. He and his family moved permanently to Tallahassee in 1962, after earlier living here in the 1950's. He received his degree in civil engineering from Clemson University, where he also played football. After graduation, he received his commission as 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army, and served with distinction in both World War II and the Korean War. Following his service he began a career in the construction industry, before finally retiring from the Florida Department of Transportation. He was also a member of St. John's Episcopal Church.

He is survived by two sons, Clifford S. Bristol (and wife Lisa Jo) of Bristol, FL and William R. Bristol (and wife Lisa) of Tallahassee; a niece Glynda Renneker of Tallahassee; and four grandchildren, Natalie, Anna Jo, Will and Matt.

Mr. Bristol was preceded in death in 2007 by his wife Frances.