William Alfred Bryan, loving husband, father, and grandfather, 76, of Paducah formerly of Murray passed away at 6:58 pm Friday, September, 19, 2014 at his residence.
Mr. Bryan was a retired machinist for the rail road shop. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and a United States Army Veteran.
He is survived by his wife Jeannette Dowdy Bryan; four daughters, Sherry Lynn Smallwood of West Virginia, Lynnette Marie Baines and husband Greg, of Athens TN, Varina Sue Baker and husband Kerry of Parsons TN, Monica Renee Davis and husband Joshua of Athens TN; one son Michael Todd Bryan, of Paducah; two sisters, Georgia English of Paducah, Judy Wilkey of Paducah; one brother, Walton Hale Bryan, of Paducah; 13 grandchildren, Frederick, Victoria, Timothy, Rebecca, William Taylor, Jordan, Elijah, Hunter, Hannah, Gavin, Zach, Brett, and Allie B.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Jetta McKenzie, and his parents, George Lewis Bryan, and Cozy Vesta Elkins Bryan.
Funeral Services for Mr. Bryan will be 1:00 pm on Monday, September, 22, 2014 at the Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis Altrogge officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation for Mr. Bryan will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Sunday, September, 21, 2014 at the Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, monetary donations to Reidland United Methodist Church Ramp Ministry, 5515 Reidland Rd, Paducah KY, 42003.
You may leave a message of condolence, light a candle of remembrance, or a share a song of tribute at www.milnerandorr.com
