Ronald Anthony Bryan, 72, was born in Cannon Co., on August 16, 1940 and passed away on Monday, Dec. 24, 2012 at the age of 72. He was the son of the late Erskin & Gladys Stephens Bryan and was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Bryan.
Funeral Services were held at 2 pm Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. David Morris officiating. Interment was in the Riverside Gardens. Visitation was held from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, December 27, 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Assoc.
He is survived by his wife: Wendyl Morris Bryan of Rogersville who would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on January 19, 2013; 3 Children: Gary Bryan of Rogersville, Ronnie (Janet) Bryan of Rogersville and Stephanie Bryan of Morristown; Grandchildren: Tyler, Tayler and Landon Bryan ; Brother: Hayden (Marie) Bryan of Murfreesboro. Several nieces and nephews also survive
A member of the Church of Christ and the Auburn High Class of 1958, he was a veteran of the Air force where he served for four years. He was a retail manager for Wal-Mart, Lays and Kuhn's retail stores. Mr. Bryan was an avid gardener and UT football fan. He loved to raise his chickens, loved to eat, never met a stranger and would talk to anyone.