Mr. Curry Edward Bryan III, 68, of Burlington passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 8, 2019 following several years of declining health.

A native of Burlington, he was the husband of Ren Hewitt Bryan, who survives, and the son of Curry Edward Bryan, Jr. and Irma Wrightenberry Bryan, both deceased. He was a graduate of N. C. State University and was employed in sales, beginning as a teenager in the family business, Burlington Sporting Goods. Curry was a lifelong athlete, playing football, sailing, and running every day of his adult life until sidelined by his health.

Curry's greatest joy and source of pride was his family. In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Curry Edward Bryan, IV, wife Allison and their children, Eddie, Mary Elizabeth, and Danny; daughters, Margaret Bryan Wagner, husband Will, Nellie Bryan Angyal, husband Jeff and their children, Lilly, Gaines, and Harris and Alice Bryan Rivenbark, husband Matt, and their children, Jack and Nell; brother William Bryan, and sister Hope Bryan Teague along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Kathryn Bryan Metts and Leigh Bryan Counts and a grandson, Calvin Bryan Rivenbark.

A memorial service will be conducted at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Following the service the family will receive friends at the Angyal home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

The family would like to express appreciation to the medical staff at ARMC and Cone Health for outstanding care, as well as the staff of Hospice of Alamance/Caswell.

Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family. Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com.

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Published by TheTimesNews.com from Aug. 10 to Aug. 14, 2019.

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11 Entries

Jeffrey Butler

December 10, 2020

It’s very sad that I find out today that Curry had passed over a year ago. Always enjoyed our many talks and times together. Rest In Peace -you will definitely be missed in this world! Jeff Butler

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Bob Land

September 13, 2019

Dear Bryan Family,
I am a former Wolfpack football player too. I greatly respect Curry's accomplishment of getting a college degree while playing a division I Football for the Pack.

You are in our prayers and thoughts. God's best to you and your family.

Bob Land

John Williams

August 21, 2019

Ren and Family, we were so sorry and saddened by Curry's passing. As I mentioned on FB, Curry was a 'bigger than life' kind of person. I miss him very much and greatly enjoyed getting to visit with Curry and Ren a few weeks ago. I so much wanted to finish conversations that had only gotten started. I echo seeing the love and devotion that Curry had for his family that many have shared . May God bless your family with His presence during this sad time and may Psalm 46 be a source of encouragement. Johnny Williams

Becky Mock

August 17, 2019

Ren and family,
I am so sorry to learn of Curry's passing. Sending you hugs and wishes that all your special memories will comfort you today and always.

Debbie Hill

August 16, 2019

Ren, A.P. and I saw Jeff today and he told us about Curry's passing. I was so sorry to hear that. Please know you are in our hearts and we pray that you and your family feel the comfort of God's love!

John Wilson

August 14, 2019

First of all, I offer my profoundest regrets at your husbands, brothers, fathers and grandfathers passing. Curry was truly a unique human being. My lifelong friend and I shared so many wonderfully good times together that I cant begin to imagine him not being with us physically. I dont believe I have ever known anyone who loved his family any more than Curry. Nor can I recall a single person who loved life and having fun more either. Curry seemed to be larger than life every time I was around him. It was that way the first time I met him in high school when we happened to meet each other at ECU in a football camp, when I roomed with him at State and we shared our thoughts both rational and irrational, and later when we spoke or visited during his final years. Curry was, well, Curry. He was fun. He had much to offer, though sometimes his braggadociousness masked that. He was one you could always trust, though Billy might have taken his words too literally on occasion. But most of all, Curry was a true friend. I will miss his smile. I will miss his bear hugs. I will miss his quaint euphemisms. But I will never ever, ever forget my friend. He will always be in my thoughts.

Tommy Bennet

August 13, 2019

I met him at Turrentine and we just seemed to instantly become fiends. It's sad to realize that at some point we will all be a memory. Curry loved and was devoted to his family. I know they have many wonderful memories to reflect on. I don't think that there are many better things that you can say about a man than that.

Billie Ross Alberts

August 13, 2019

Dear Billy, Susan and your entire family,
Im very saddened to learn about the passing of Curry. I have such fond memories of him in high school and at the sporting good store in Burlington. I know this must be difficult for you and your family. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Im hopefull your wonderful family members and friends can help bring comfort to you all at this difficult time.
With love and sympathy...
Billie Ross Alberts

August 10, 2019

I'm sad to know this. C.B.3 was a great guy and a good man. i will miss him. I wish his family comfort in their time of loss and grief.

Robert Wrightenberry

August 10, 2019

So sorry about Curry's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with the whole family. I pray that God will be with the family to give you comfort and strength not only in the next few days, months, but also years.

Robert Wrightenberry

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