Wally Bryan

Wallace “Wally” Donald Bryan Sr. age 82 of Lynn passed away on Saturday, November 23 at home surrounded by his family. Wally was a deacon at Concord Baptist Church for 60 years and their song director for 50 years. Wally called football and softball for 50 years. He was a member of the AFOA Football Association and the Walker County Softball Association. He retired from Drummonds Coal Company after 35 years. Wally was an avid Lynn Bear fan and attended many of their sporting events over the years. He was also an Alabama Crimson Tide fan. Visitation will be at Pinkard Funeral Home in Haleyville on Saturday, November 30 from 5-8:00p.m. for friends. Mr. Bryan’s celebration of life will be at Concord Baptist Church in Natural Bridge, AL on Sunday December 1. He wil lie-in-state from 2:00-3:00. Funeral will be at 3:00p.m. Bro. Kim Byram, Bro. Junior Garmon, and Bro. Shawn Blanton will officiate. Wally is survived by his wife of 62 and half years, Betty Bryan. His children, Katrina Boteler (Joey) and Don Bryan (Tina). Grandchildren Kala Dean (Jeremy), Paige McDaniel (Buddy), Rex Bryan and Heath Simmons. Three great-granddaughters, Alexandria “Alex” and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dean and Maggie James McDaniel. One brother, Tony Bryan and a host of nieces and nephews. A special family Carroll and Sonya Smith and their children Brittney Smith Porter (Shandy) and Kyle Smith (Rachel). Brittney and Kyle affectionately knew Wally as, “Grandaddy Wally”. Wally was preceded in death by his parents, Banks and Annie Bell Bryan, in-laws, George and Gay Nell Roberts, and brother-in-law, Billy Roberts. Siblings Louise Tittle, R.G. Bryan, J.B. Bryan, Joy Carter, Annette Davidson, Johnny Mack Bryan and Captain Franklin “Frankie” Bryan. Pallbearers will be Joey Boteler, Rex Bryan, Tim Courington, Jeremy Dean, Buddy McDaniel, Heath Simmons, and Kyle Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the AFOA Football Association and the Walker County Softball Association. The family request that any members of the AFOA Football Association and Walker County Softball Association, whether attending the visitation and/or funeral to wear you Officials shirt. you may leave online condolences at www.pinkardfh.com

Wally Bryan

November 18, 1942 - November 23, 2024

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November 18, 1942 - November 23, 2024

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