Gene Harlan
Bryson, Sr.
January 28, 1929 - January 24, 2021
Gene Harlan Bryson, Sr., age 91, of Florence, passed away January 24, 2021. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 27, 2021, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Sheffield. The funeral will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Bart Bowlin officiating. Burial will be in Sheffield Oakwood Cemetery, with Williams Funeral Home directing
Mr. Bryson was preceded in death by his parents, Terry & Edith Bryson; brother, Terry David Bryson, Jr., and sister, Bart Chaffin.
Survivors include his loving wife, Frances Bryson; children, Gene Harlan Bryson, Jr. (Christie) and Kimberly Bryson Barrier (Tennis); and grandchildren, Emily Barrier Cole (Jerrod) and Ben Kimbrough.
Mr. Bryson was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Sheffield. He was a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Army, where he was tank commander. Mr. Bryson a real estate developer, building many buildings throughout the Shoals.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Sheffield. Condolences may be left at wfunerals.com
Visitation
January 27, 2021
12:00 pm
First United Methodist Church, Sheffield, AL
Visitation
First United Methodist Church, North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield, AL, USA
January 27, 2021 12:00 pm
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January 27, 2021
2:00 pm
First United Methodist Church, Burial to follow at Sheffield Oakwood Cemetery
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4 Comments on “Gene Harlan Bryson, Sr.”
Condolences.
Dane and I are so saddened to hear of Gene’s passing. He was a very special man with a heart of gold. We both share fond memories of Gene when Dane had the pleasure of flying with him and speak of those times often. He was truly one of a kind. Sissy and Dane Rheinschmidt