He was born November 29, 1916, in Manor, Texas.  Mr. Bryan, a master mason in Colorado Lodge #96, retired from the city of Austin Water Department in 1976, after 22 years.  He and his wife, Mary, owned and operated Tiny Tots Day Care Center until 1982, where he was affectionately known as "Mr. Chief" to hundred of Austin children.  He and Mary moved to Burnet in 1982, where they pursued his love of travel and Bluegrass music.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joel and Ellie Bryan; and a brother Jack.

Mr. Bryan is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary; children, Pat and husband, Lee Jackson, of Austin, Jean and husband, Doug Lackey, of Round Rock, Penny and husband, Bruce Hagen, of Austin; grandchildren, Brian, Amy and Brett Jackson, Scott Lackey, Allison Hagen.  He is also survived by his sister, Lucille Kirkman of Manor, Texas.

Chapel services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 11 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet, Texas.  Sons-in-law and grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers.  Graveside services will follow at 3:00 PM at the City Cemetery in Elgin, Texas