of Marion, AR

May 6, 1944 - May 13, 2023

Bobby Dean Bryan, ''Paw'', was born to Marion Bryan and Redell Bryan on the 6th of May, 1944 in Dyess, AR. He was welcomed into Heaven on May 13, 2023 surrounded by family, at the age of 79 in Jonesboro, AR. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Johnny Bryan.

Bobby was known as Dad, Paw, Uncle Bobby and Bobby Dean. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Martha Minton Bryan; brothers, O'neal Bryan of Lepanto, AR, Larry Bryan and wife, Pam of Biloxi, MS, Kenneth Bryan and wife, Glenda Bryan of Marion, AR; children, Cristy McPherson and husband, Dennis McPherson of Marion, AR and Christopher Bryan and wife, Kelsey Bryan of Cordova, TN; Grandchildren, Nicholas McPherson of Marion, AR, Haley McPherson of West Memphis, AR, Zoe McPherson of Marion, AR, Presley McPherson of Marion, AR and Alex Bryan of Cordova, TN.

Bobby grew up in Lepanto, AR where he met his best friend and the love of his life, Martha. They were married on December 23, 1964 and had been married for 58 years. Bobby was a devoted dad and grandfather, there was nothing he loved more than his family. Bobby was a member of the Ironworkers 167 for over 50 years. He was employed by Fischer Steel until he went into business for himself. Bobby was a follower of Christ and an active member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. He was a loving friend, to know him was to love him. Bobby was always joking and uplifting people. He was always ready to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed watching movies with his grandkids, being in the ''woods'' where he hunted with family and friends, working in the yard, watching basketball (Lady Vols) and traveling. He was probably best known for his cooking, he loved to fry fish, smoke Boston butts, make spaghetti and chocolate gravy and cook breakfast for the men of the church. To know Bobby was to have a lifelong friend, someone you could always count on and someone who could always put a smile on your face.

A visitation will be held at Roller Citizen Funeral Home on May 17, 2023 at 5:30pm and a Service to celebrate his life will be on May 18, 2023 at 2:00pm. Bro. Tommy Stacy and Bro. Billy Oyler will conduct the service. Interment will follow at Crittenden Memorial Park.

The family asks that any donations be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church Bus Ministry.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com