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Hale Bryson Obituary
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Bryson; and a beloved sister, Anna Lee Hooper.
Hale was a dedicated educator for 43 years who cared deeply about the children of Shelby City schools. He took pride in being a pioneer of technology in the Shelby City schools. He was a proud graduate of Western Carolina University where he received his bachelor's and master's degree. He was principal of Shelby Junior High for 15 years and retired as the associate superintendent of Shelby City Schools. Hale was an active member of First Baptist Church where he taught the Hale T. Bryson Sunday School class for over 43 years. He was a member of the Lions Club and honored to receive the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. He served his country honorably in the U. S. Air Force.
Mr. Bryson is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Freida Brown Bryson; children, Tommy Bryson and wife Linus of Key West, Fla., Jane Bryson Blake and husband Gary of Shelby, and Jim Bryson and wife Benita of Charlotte; grandchildren, Alex Blake, Melissa Hobart-Beaumari, Daniel Bryson, andVanessa Bryson; special niece, Laura Huneycutt; and many other loving nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special "thank you" to the Hospice staff and friends who made smooth the road on his final journey here on Earth. Also special thanks to Helping Hands Staff members Natosha, Ana and Angel for their devotion and loving care.
Visitation: The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the ladies parlor of the church.
Celebration of life service: 11 a.m. Friday at the Webb Chapel of First Baptist Church
Officiated by: The Rev. Tony Tench
Burial: Sunset Cemetery
Funeral home: Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, may be made to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or Shelby High School Scholarship Fund, 230 East Dixon Blvd, Shelby NC 28152.
Online guest registry: www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Hale Bryson
Donnie Tharrington
December 12, 2013
I was saddened to learn of Mr. Bryson's death. Ellen and I were privileged to work with him during the years we lived in Shelby. It is our fervent prayer that God's gentle and loving Spirit will provide comfort to all of the family during this difficult time.
With love,
Donnie Tharrington
Beth Anthony McDaniel
December 11, 2013
Tommy, Jane and families... Your dad was a special person who was admired, respected and loved by many... My thoughts and prayers are with you all....
Geoffrey
December 11, 2013
Tommy: Wish I had known your dad. Grateful to know the son he produced. Condolences to your mother and siblings.
Byard Bost
December 11, 2013
Tommy and family,
I always had great respect for "Mr. Bryson", while I was both a student at Shelby Jr. High and a fellow member at First Baptist Church where my dad also taught a Sunday School class for just as many years.
My thoughts and prayers to you all in the loss of a fine man that lived a good life.
Jim & Karen Atkinson
December 11, 2013
May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Mike Shuford
December 11, 2013
I have for years appreciated the leadership that Mr. Bryson gave to Shelby City Schools and his many reminders to us of all the different "pots of money" he had to juggle. My deepest sympathies to his family, especially to Jane and Laura who have been good friends.
Shawn Eckroth
December 11, 2013
Our deepest condolences to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Bob Bayliss
December 11, 2013
Thoughts and prayers for all -- I remember riding with the Brysons to many SHS away football games as a child and working on Pinewood Derby cars!
Sherry Starnes
December 11, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My mother, Iva Jean Beason, enjoyed working for him and thought highly of him. It is a blessing to have had a man who cared so deeply for children and education. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
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