** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Robert Preston Bryan Sr. died on 4 Jul 2010 at the age of 92. He was born on 20 Jun 1918 in Madison County, North Carolina. He was survived by four children, several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** A funeral service for Robert Preston Bryan Sr. was held on 11 Jul 2010. He was buried at Montlawn Memorial Park with military honors. --- **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Robert Preston Bryan Sr. Birth: 20 June 1918 Death: 4 July 2010 ------------------------------------- Robert Preston Bryan RALEIGH - Robert Preston Bryan, 92, of Raleigh, died Sunday morning, 4 July 2010, at Rex Health Care. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM Sunday, 11 July 2010, at the First Baptist Church of Garner. Interment will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park with military honors. The family will receive friends at the church thirty minutes prior to the service. A native of Madison County, Robert was the son of the late Crawford William Bryan and Etta Ammons Bryan. He was a 1938 graduate of Mars Hill College. Robert served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Following his military service, he graduated from North Carolina State College in 1946. He was a Soil Conservation Agent for Onslow County and retired as the Radio Extension Editor at North Carolina State University. After retirement, Robert enjoyed woodworking and had a special talent for building mountain dulcimers. Robert is survived by his children: Robert P. Bryan Jr. and his wife Anita of Raleigh; William Butler Bryan of the home; Cynthia Bryan "Cindy" Davis and her husband Jim of Raleigh; and Elizabeth Bryan "Beth" Lewter and her husband Jimmy of Apex; grandchildren Robert P. Bryan III, Melissa Bryan Kruger, Matthew Scott Bryan, Bryan Fowler, and Jennifer Davis; as well as 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Scott "Peggy" Bryan and his son Douglas Scott Bryan. The family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to the staff of Brighton Gardens of Raleigh for their love and compassionate care of their father during his residency. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Garner, 601 St Marys Street, Garner NC 27529. Arrangements are by Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh. Condolences may be made at www.montlawn.com. Raleigh, North Carolina The News and Observer 8 July 2010 Page 17 Obituary for Robert Preston Bryan ------------------------------------- [Birth: 20 June 1918 - Madison County, North Carolina, USA] [Death: 4 July 2010 - Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA] --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Robert Preston Bryan | |---------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Age | 92 years | | Birth | 20 June 1918; Madison County, North Carolina, USA | | Death | 4 July 2010; Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA | --- ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |---------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------| | Robert Preston Bryan | Decedent | Raleigh, North Carolina | | Crawford William Bryan | Father (predeceased) | Unknown | | Etta Ammons Bryan | Mother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Elizabeth Scott Peggy Bryan | Wife (predeceased) | Unknown | | Douglas Scott Bryan | Son (predeceased) | Unknown | | Robert P. Bryan Jr. | Son | Raleigh, North Carolina | | Anita Bryan | Daughter-in-law | Raleigh, North Carolina | | William Butler Bryan | Son | Home | | Cynthia Bryan Cindy Davis | Daughter | Raleigh, North Carolina | | Jim Davis | Son-in-law | Raleigh, North Carolina | | Elizabeth Bryan Beth Lewter | Daughter | Apex, North Carolina | | Jimmy Lewter | Son-in-law | Apex, North Carolina | | Robert P. Bryan III | Grandson | Unknown | | Melissa Bryan Kruger | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Matthew Scott Bryan | Grandson | Unknown | | Bryan Fowler | Grandson | Unknown | | Jennifer Davis | Granddaughter | Unknown | | 15 great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren | Unknown | --- ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |--------------------------------|-----------------------| | Publication Date | 8 July 2010 | | Newspaper | The News and Observer | --- ** Other Relevant Information** Robert Preston Bryan Sr. served in the United States Army during World War II and graduated from Mars Hill College in 1938 and North Carolina State College in 1946. He retired as the Radio Extension Editor at North Carolina State University.