Thursday, March 25, 2010

Leo R. Bryson (March 24, 2010)

Mr. Leo Ray Bryson, 65, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 5:01 AM at his residence. He was born on September 22, 1944 in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Gerald & Dorothy (Orrison) Bryson.

Leo worked as a Truck Driver for NTB. He was an avid NASCAR and football fan. He loved family camping trips and fishing with his grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Leo is survived by his wife Dixie (Marshall) Bryson of Greenville, Ohio, whom he married on July 16, 1966; sons and daughters in law, Lamont R. & Deborah Bryson of Ansonia, Robert “Loren” & Laura Bryson of Greenville, and Ty & Marlo Bryson of Greenville; daughter and son in law, LaJuana “Rena” & Jon Fletcher of Greenville; grandchildren, Mandy, Matt, Natasha, Kaitlin, Andrew, Courtney, Skylar, Alec and Cameron; great grandchildren, Colton and KayLynn; sister and brother in law, Sheila & Freddie Dean of Greenville as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

There will be a service held on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville with Rev. John Nunnally officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. There will be a Graveside Military Service conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions can be given to the VA Hospital or State of the Heart Hospice.