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BRYAN, James M. 78, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 19, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 4, 1936, the son of the late Vernon and Anna (Rau) Bryan. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. James earned his Master's degree in Art from the University of Toledo and taught art at Monroeville High School for 32 years. An avid artist, he specialized in counted cross stich, winning numerous awards. He won Best-of-Show at this year's Clark County Fair. James is survived by nieces and nephews, Tom (Cheryl) Cockrall, Gary (Whitney) Bryan, Kimberly Ramsey, Tim (Mary) Bryan, and Ed Bryan; a sister-in-law, Eileen Bryan; many good friends including Andrew Yeatts with whom he made his home, Betty Rau, Jackie and Vick Wright, Del and Ros Nichols, Don and Rena Conrad, Sandy DePriest; numerous friends at the Springfield Y; and his dear puppy, "Lily". He was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul John Bryan, Edward Paul Bryan and Dennis Patrick Bryan. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. A celebration of his life will immediately follow at 4:00 p.m. with Fr. Louis Asobi officiating. Burial at Restlawn Memorial Park, Toledo will take place at a later date. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com
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September 9, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with James's family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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Nancy and Richard Neel
August 26, 2015
Dear friend you are now taking a new journey from the many trips we have taken together. We first met you on the airplane to Greece. We had a wonderful trip drinking Ouzo at the cafes on the beautiful coast. Remember the Plaka were it was festival time and we were all getting hit with plastic bats (a tradition). We shared pictures when we returned. We were off to Eastern Europe . You talked us into an Austrian Opera after a long flight. What we don't do for a friend!! We toured nine countries on that trip. During the millennium we all went to Spain, Portugal and Morocco. We were entertained by Egyptian belly dancers and Spanish flamenco dancers when the clock turned from 1999 to 2000. Only Jim would buy a whole set of dishes in Portugal. The following year we were off to Italy. In Florence we were all concerned when your sugar level dropped but you came through fine. Nobody could ask for a better friend to shop with. We always had a difficult time stuffing our suitcases to come home. Don't forget that Moroccan rug we picked up. So dear friend you have gone on a new journey. We will see you in the after life. Bon voyage.
Nancy and Richard Neel
West Newton, Pa.
August 22, 2015
May you find the courage to face tomorrow in the love that surrounds you today.
Sandy DePriest
August 22, 2015
Jim was a wonderfully talented, funny and delightful guy. He will be sorely missed at the YMCA
August 21, 2015
RIH WE WILL MISS YOU JAMES, DAWN AND JODI @ DR.VEMANA'S OFFICE
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