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Bryant Alverson Obituary

Bryant Matthew Alverson, age 18, of Southside, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. The family will receive friends at Southside Baptist Church on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. The Rev. Matt Wethington, Pastor Michael Knight, and Pastor Kyle Cantrell will officiate. Collier Butler Funeral Home will direct.
Bryant was a senior at Southside High School. He was a former member of the football team and wrestling team but currently enjoyed music, hunting, fishing, and cars. He loved the outdoors and campfires with his buddies. He had enlisted with the US Marine Corps, following in the footsteps of his five cousins and numerous military family members.
He is survived by his mother, Dr. Jennifer Alverson; father, Andy (Ashli) Alverson; brother, Jake Alverson; sister, Jerrica Alverson; step-sister Alexis Duke and step-brother Hunter Green; girlfriend, Katey Wissler; special aunts Katherine "KK" (Richard) Butler and Jessica (Jim) Farmer; as well as several other aunts, uncles, and cousins; step-grandparents Jeff Jenkins and Wendy (Jeff) McDaniel; and many friends, especially his Thunderhouse Buddies.
He is preceded in death by grandparents Mary Ruth and Hubert Alverson, Aline Bryant Alverson, Kathleen and Edward McCrory.
Honorary pallbearers are his Thunderhouse Buddies and classmates of Southside High School Class of 2019.
Special thanks to Katie Robinson and Elizabeth Barnett.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.collier-butler.com for the Alverson family.

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Published by The Gadsden Times on May 6, 2019.

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May 11, 2019

Bryant,
We miss you every day. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. We have so many memories. Thank you for being a part of our lives.

Alverson family, God is taking such good care of Bryant. He is happy and healthy. And he will always be your guardian angel.

The Abernathys, Southdide, AL

Hunter Bloomingdale

May 10, 2019

Godspeed, bud. BDF 4ever!

Alan Arthur

May 9, 2019

Please know that Linda and I are praying for your family.

Frances Butler

May 7, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Alverson family God has a fine young boy he is with the best man in heaven and will be watching over the family he is not gone he will always be with the family fprever.the butlers.

May 7, 2019

May the God of all comfort be with the family and give you peace.

Dusty Ceal

May 6, 2019

My prayers are with you and your family.

May 6, 2019

Our Prayers & Condolences to Jennifer & the family.
Mike & Kathy Lincoln

Lisa Jacobs

May 6, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and your family. My heart breaks for you all.

May 6, 2019

My heartfelt sympathy go out to the family and friends. May the Creator of the heaven and the earth Genesis 1:1. Give you comfort and peace during this most difficult time. Arlene NY.

Citizen of Southside

May 6, 2019

Keeping your family in my daily prayers. May God comfort you in a way that only He can.

Alphonso

May 6, 2019

To the family of Bryant Matthew Alverson, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure you will miss him dearly. Please find comfort in knowing that we will see our loved ones again. John 6:40. Matthew 5:5.

May 6, 2019

Alverson family. I am so sorry for your loss of a beautiful life of Bryant. He will remain in your hearts as he begins a new life in Heaven above. He will watch over his family and friends. Watch for the little signs that he is present with you. God needed him in a better, brighter land.

follower of Jesus

May 6, 2019

Rest in Peace, and Love with Jesus. amen

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