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Jimmy Bryson Obituary

LOWELL - Jimmy A. Bryson, 80, of 507 Caroline Ave., passed away Nov. 5, 2008 at Gaston Memorial Hospital in Gastonia.

He was born May 9, 1928 in Jackson County, NC,son of the late Arthur and Bulah Stewman Bryson.

Mr. Bryson was a loving husband, father and grandfather and great provider. He was retired from Fretwell Tire of Mount Holly.

He enjoyed watching racing, football, loved to walk and take care of his dog, "Fran."

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel in Gastonia, conducted by the Revs. David Clippard and Joe Heffner.
Interment will be held at Hillcrest Gardens in Mount Holly.

A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Davis Bryson of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Suzette Bryson of Ranlo; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Clifton Baker of Kershaw, S.C.; brother, H.C. Bryson of Sylva; sisters, Violet Bowers of Sylva, Dottie Bryson of Newport News,Va.; grandchildren, Dean Poteat, Tina Poteat, Kenny Bryson and Cathy Pilgere; and nine great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are with Greene Funeral Service, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia

Condolences may be sent to www.greenefuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2008.

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Brenda & Mike Nalley

November 24, 2008

Debbie & Family-I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He was a good man. May all our thoughts and prayers help ease your pain.

SHELIA POTEAT

November 8, 2008

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.IF YOU NEED ME CALL.MY PRAYS AND THOUGHTS AR E WITH YOU

Dan & Bette Blair

November 8, 2008

Jerry and Family - We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. He was a good man and a friend from 'way back'. Our prayers are with you.

Ray&Donna Barber

November 7, 2008

So sorry for your loss your family is in our hearts and prayers.Dean is our son inlaw and we thought alot of his grand paw god bless each and every one of you he will be missed

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