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John Bryan Obituary

John Lewis “Johnnie” Bryan, Jr., of Vanceboro, NC, passed away on October 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born to the late John Lewis Bryan, Sr., and Estella Strong Bryan, he grew up in eastern North Carolina with his sisters, Pearl Joann Bryan, and Bonnie Bryan-Watlington. He graduated from Newbold High School in 1960 and attended North Carolina A&T State University.

A proud veteran, Johnnie served over three decades across multiple branches of the U.S. military, including the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and the North Carolina National Guard.

Johnnie loved adventure, travel, and family. He was known for his humor, warmth, and the way he turned every moment into a memorable experience.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Terrall H. Bryan; his children, Storm Bryan-Williamson, and John L. Bryan III; grandchildren, Heather (Mel), Carolei, Christopher, and Alisha; son-in-law Robert Williamson; sister-in-law, Paige Howard Hickson; brothers-in-law, Thurman Watlington, Chandler T. Howard, and Grant T. Howard; and many cousins, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and his in-laws, Mortimer and Hazel T. Howard.

Celebration of Life: Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM - St. Luke's Baptist Church, Salisbury, NC.

Burial: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - VA National Cemetery (private service).

Clark Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Bryan Family.

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

Published by Salisbury Post on Oct. 9, 2025.

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11

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Luke Baptist Church

410 Hawkinstown Road, Salisbury, NC 28144

Oct

11

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

St. Luke Baptist Church

410 Hawkinstown Road, Salisbury, NC 28144

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923 INDIANA STREET, Kannapolis, NC 28083

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