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Bryan Bergeron Obituary
Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, on November 22, 1932, Bryan was the cherished son of Phyllis Banta Bergeron and Bryan Frank Bergeron, Sr. (affectionately known as "Bee"). He spent his formative years in Clewiston, Florida, where he developed a lifelong love for sports, particularly golf, baseball, and football.
After graduating from high school, Bryan's life journey was soon enriched by love and family. He married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Owen, beginning a partnership built on devotion, resilience, and shared ambition. Bryan's early professional years included managing a golf club in Orlando before he proudly enlisted in the United States Coast Guard, where he served his country for five years.
Following his military service, Bryan earned a Bachelor's degree from Florida State University, where he was a standout athlete on the university's golf team. His passion for golf would remain a central joy throughout his life.
Bryan's entrepreneurial spirit shone brightest when he and Shirley opened their first Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) franchise in Huntsville, Alabama. Through hard work and vision, they built not just a successful business, but a lasting legacy of determination and innovation. He sold his KFC franchises in 1983 but remained active in other business ventures.
In his later years, Bryan found peace and happiness on the golf course, where he spent many cherished hours. He leaves behind a legacy that continues to inspire those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Owen, daughters, Susan Bergeron Sturdivant and Lainee Bergeron Cason, and granddaughter, Lauren Sturdivant.
He is survived by his beloved grandchildren, Kristina Kraselsky Merritt (Austin) and Owen Charles Allen; great-grandchildren, Carson Scott Austin Merritt and Ansley Faith Merritt; brother Jerry Dale Bergeron; as well as extended family members including Jean Bergeron, her family, and many dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Laughlin Service Funeral Home.
To honor Bryan's memory, donations may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105 (https://www.stjude.org/).
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TimSmith
August 4, 2025
Mr. Bergeron was a wonderful kind neighbor. He was always so kind to us. Even in his later years he always watched out to make sure my wife was safe when I was out of town. Our condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends.
James Pointer
July 31, 2025
Mr. Bergeron and the family were our nearby neighbors. Susan and Lainee went to our high school. I remember all of them being good kind neighbors and hard working people. I remember Susan and Lainee being two pretty blonde popular girls at school, who were proud of their folks business and hard work but did not always love smelling like chicken grease especially before a big date. I got to see Lainee a few years ago at a high school reunion shortly before she passed, and share some good memories. I pray God will grant them all peace and love reunited together in Heaven.
Carmen James Nichols
July 31, 2025
My condolences & prayers go out to the entire family. I worked for him as my very 1st job at the South Parkway location of KFC after I graduated from high school in the summer of 1970 & at the Jordan Lane location after my freshman year in college the summer of 1971. He was very kind & a wonderful person to work with. I knew the entire family. His daughter, Susan, was a friend of mine in high school & his brother, Jerry, became a good friend when we worked together there. His father actually interviewed me first & offered me a job. This brings me so many precious memories.
Carmen James Nichols
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Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Laughlin Service Funeral Home
2320 Bob Wallace Ave., Huntsville, AL 35805
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