Obituary for Vernon Ray Bryson
Vernon Ray Bryson, age 56, ended his pilgrimage here to join the Saints of all Ages, Sunday, January 9, 2022. He peacefully passed away of natural causes at his home in Clarkesville, Georgia.
Born on December 25, 1965, in Kokomo, Indiana, he was the son of Elder Paul Willis Bryson and Bernice Welborn Bryson of Homer. Vernon was a member of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Homer, Georgia. Additionally, he was a licensed minister of the Gospel and preached at many churches in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee, as well as carrying on missionary efforts via radio broadcast in Liberia, Africa. He was both a learned and spiritual preacher of the Gospel, preaching with power that was thrilling to hear. He possessed a loving and humorous spirit that endeared him to those who knew him. After graduating high school in 1984 from Warren Central High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Vernon enjoyed many occupations. The one that he truly loved was being a farmer.
In addition to his parents, Vernon is also survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Donald Bryson (Amy) of Raleigh, North Carolina, Walker Bryson (Maleah) of Clayton, Paul Bryson (Becca) of Chatsworth, and Zeb Bryson of Clayton; daughter, Kay Lee Bryson of Clayton; 9 grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Elder David Bryson (Amanda) of Homer; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol Savage (Tim)of Cleveland and Cheryl Churchwell (Glenn) of Homer; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services are 2 pm on Thursday, January 13, 2022, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Elder Roger Galloway and Rev. Donald Grizzle officiating. Interment will follow in Union Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm on Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA (706/778-8668) IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Born on December 25, 1965, in Kokomo, Indiana, he was the son of Elder Paul Willis Bryson and Bernice Welborn Bryson of Homer. Vernon was a member of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Homer, Georgia. Additionally, he was a licensed minister of the Gospel and preached at many churches in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee, as well as carrying on missionary efforts via radio broadcast in Liberia, Africa. He was both a learned and spiritual preacher of the Gospel, preaching with power that was thrilling to hear. He possessed a loving and humorous spirit that endeared him to those who knew him. After graduating high school in 1984 from Warren Central High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Vernon enjoyed many occupations. The one that he truly loved was being a farmer.
In addition to his parents, Vernon is also survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Donald Bryson (Amy) of Raleigh, North Carolina, Walker Bryson (Maleah) of Clayton, Paul Bryson (Becca) of Chatsworth, and Zeb Bryson of Clayton; daughter, Kay Lee Bryson of Clayton; 9 grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Elder David Bryson (Amanda) of Homer; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol Savage (Tim)of Cleveland and Cheryl Churchwell (Glenn) of Homer; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services are 2 pm on Thursday, January 13, 2022, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Elder Roger Galloway and Rev. Donald Grizzle officiating. Interment will follow in Union Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm on Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA (706/778-8668) IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.