Homer Lamar Bryan

Homer Lamar Bryan, age 90, of Dry Prong, Louisiana, passed peacefully from this life on February 16, 2026. He was born on October 31, 1935, in Opp, Alabama, to the late William Doss Bryan and Lauris Mozelle Wilson Bryan.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday February 21, 2026, in the chapel of Gallagher Funeral Home & Crematory with Bro. James Brunson and Bro. Danny Babcock officiating. Visitation will take place on Saturday February 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the service hour at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery.

For more than fifty years, Homer faithfully served the Lord and his community as a devoted Baptist minister. He pastored numerous congregations throughout his ministry, including Clear Lake Baptist Church, Campbell Baptist Church, and Corinth Baptist Church. His life was marked by unwavering faith, compassion, and a deep love for his church family. Homer considered pastoring not merely a calling, but a lifelong passion, and he cherished every opportunity to minister to others.

He furthered his theological education at Little Rock Seminary, where he earned a diploma in theology. Through his studies and ministry, he sought to faithfully preach the Gospel and shepherd those entrusted to his care.

In addition to his ministry, Homer found joy in watching college football, fishing, and woodworking. He was skilled in carpentry and took pride in creating and repairing things with his hands. Above all, he treasured time spent with his family and church family.

Homer was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Sam, Travis, and Frank Bryan; his sister, Doris Dearborn; his brother-in-law, Donald Dearborn; and his sister-in-law, Delores Bryan.

He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Linda Bryan; his sons, Larry Dale (Amy) Bryan of Collinston, Louisiana, David Allen (Daisy) Bryan of Jacksonville, Arkansas, and Paul Daniel (Paula) Bryan of Dry Prong, Louisiana; one daughter Laura Dickens of Pineville, La.,his brother Mack Bryan, his sister-in-law, Pat Flanagan of Benton, Kentucky; his grandchildren, Benjamin Bryan, Matthew Bryan, Greg Bryan, Dalton Bryan, Allison Dickens and Nathan Dickens; and his great-grandchildren, Adalynn, Doss, and Alice Bryan.

Homer Lamar Bryan will be remembered for his steadfast faith, gentle spirit, servant's heart, and lifelong devotion to God, family, and community. His legacy of love and ministry will continue to live on in the many lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethany Baptist Church in care of Wayne McBride, 828 Hwy 1207, Deville, Louisiana 71328.