James Ray Bryan

Deepest sympathies to Mr Bryan’s wife , family and friends ! He absolutely was the best Santa ever !! I always think of him at Christmas .Years ago while car pooling the neighborhood boys from school a few mentioned they did not believe in Santa anymore . One of the boys said oh well the real Santa is a Phipps plaza and he’s real ! Thankfully my son agreed that he was the real Santa at Phipps ! Mr Bryan gave us 1 more cherished year of the magic of Santa with our son !! Forever grateful...

Every Christmas brings such wonderful memories of Santa Ray. He's the only Santa my daughter saw, and my oldest grandson had the privilege of sitting once on his lap. Santa Ray, you are missed....but we know where you are....and we'll see you again.

We will always remember Mr.Bryan and the joy and love he gave to our family for all those many years we lived in Marietta , Georgia --- HE WAS SANTA CLAUSE and we will always cherish the photos and tapes we have --- we went for many years --- about 17 i think ---He will be missed ---

This is my Santa Claus. I saw him every year from the time I was nine months old until I was nine years old- and I have the videotape to prove it. :)

It's been years since his death, and I still get teary-eyed by seeing his picture. To me, he's the "real" Santa. I didn't even know his name until now- this is the first time I can put a name and an identity with his image. He was such a precious person and will live in my heart as my Santa forever.

I had done many previous internet searches trying to locate Mr. Ray Bryan. I only wish I had been more dilligent. I am so saddened right now to learn that he has already left us. When I was 25 years old and living in Florida, I met Ray Bryan in Feb. 1989 at the Eagle's Nest in Marco Island, Fl. I came out of the elevator dressed in cut-off jeans with a bucket of fried chiken in my hands. For the rest of his vacation Mr. Bryan referred to me as "Georgia Boy" because he said I looked just like...

Years later Christmas has not been the same

I know it's been years, but I miss Santa more than anything. I remember Ray coming and visiting my family every year on Christmas Eve after a long day working at the mall. Cindy and Ray would come over to my grandmothers house (who made Santa's suits) and have a big helping of gumbo. I grew up around the Bryan's my entire life and always remember my Mom printing off his postcards and pictures at the familys printing company. My sisters and I were blessed to be so close to Santa...He made...

I have many many fond memories of taking my son to see you year after year. Because of YOU he had many magical Christmas seasons. I just rewatched the videos last week and that brought back such special memories. God bless you!!!

The "Real Santa" will be deeply missed! He is the only Santa my boys have ever gone to. He was for sure Santa!