Tolbert Farrell Bryan

Tolbert Farrell Bryan obituary

Tolbert Farrell Bryan

Tolbert Bryan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Morrison Funeral Home - Tuscumbia on Sep. 3, 2025.

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Tolbert Farrell Bryan, 78, Florence, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Visitation will be Friday, September 5, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will immediately follow in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens.

Tolbert was a member of North Wood United Methodist Church. He was an avid Alabama football fan. He was preceded in death by wives, Nancy Bryan and Elaine Bryan; parents, Farrell and Helen Bryan; and sister, Myra Besancon.

Tolbert is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Hamilton; stepchildren, Katherine Wise (Joe) and Jennifer Cornelius (Jeff); grandchildren, Kaitlyn Cozzone (Benjamin) and Jacob Hamilton (Savannah); step-grandchildren, Kaitlin Cornelius, Karley Taylor (Skylar), Kenzie Cornelius, and Abby Wright; great-grandson, Colton Cozzone; and nephew, Anthony Brocato (Amanda).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, alz.org.

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