Edwin Bryson

Edwin Bryson obituary

Edwin Bryson

Edwin Bryson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Morton on Aug. 27, 2025.

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MORTON – Edwin W. Bryson, 85, of Morton, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton.

He was born on December 3, 1939, in Herrick, Illinois, to Charles Dickerson and Ruth Agnus (Lankford) Bryson. Edwin married Loraine Allen on November 2, 1957, in Peoria.

Surviving are his wife, Loraine Bryson of Morton; children, Ed (Nancy) Bryson, Jerry (Holli) Bryson, Jeffery (Kris) Bryson and Lori (Tim) Simpson, all of Morton; grandchildren, Ryan Bryson, Adam Bryson, Violet (Justin) Melvin, Rebeka Bryson, Race (Meghan) Bryson, Amelia Bryson, Austin (Kelsey) Simpson, Megan (Daniel) Garber, Dylan Simpson and Josiah Simpson; 14 great-grandchildren; and sister, Elaine (Leo Dean) Redman.

Edwin was preceded in death by one grandson, Nicholas Bryson and one brother, Chuck Bryson

Edwin was a manager for Rocket Motor Freight Trucking Company.

Edwin attended First Baptist Church in Morton.

A private family graveside service will be held at Hirstein Cemetery in Morton.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Morton or Pathway Ministries.

Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton is handling arrangements.

To leave an online condolence for the family visit www.knappjohnson.com.

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

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