Dayton “Bryan” Anderson, 66, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2024 after an extended illness.
Born in France on May 7, 1958, he was the son of the late Dayton Stuart Anderson and Lyda Louise McGalliard Anderson. Bryan was a member of Webbs Chapel Baptist Church in Lincolnton. He worked at Drexel Heritage until they closed and then began a second career with PCA in Morganton. He loved the beach and camping, but he most enjoyed spending time with his family and beloved dog, Pippa.
A devoted husband and father, Bryan is survived by his wife, Angela Jean Smith Anderson; sons, Nicholas Ryan Anderson (Deanna) and Casey Clyde Scott Smith; 2 granddaughters; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Connie Hallyburton (Robin); and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to his parents, Bryan was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Caleb Branchfield.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Webbs Chapel Baptist Church in Lincolnton with Rev. David McDaniel officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Amorem Hospice (amoremsupport.org/donate).
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Bryan was a joy to know! His smiling face and cheerfulness greeted us each time he came in the office. We will miss him, but we will not forget him. With love and sympathy to Angela and all the family, Guinn Huffman
Prayers for comfort and love during this time!
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers sweet friend. I am so sorry for your loss
I wanted to send my deepest condolences and prayers to the family. I go to church with Nick and Deanna and they are a real blessing to me and our church. I pray the Lord surrounds you all with His peace and brings visions of Bryan in glory walking streets of gold! And I pray these coming days are filled with good memories and a bonding time spent with family. May the Lord bless you and keep you! May His face shine upon you! And give you peace! In Christ, Laura
as my heart breaks, I think of you and that sweet smile you always had for everybody. I am so Proud to call you, my friend you will be surely missed, but I know how much you love the Lord and I know where you are today with your Jesus we will meet again someday until then when I hear your name, I will smile
My deepest condolences to Nick and Deanna and all the family. I love you guys and I am praying for peace and comfort that only the Lord can give.
We want to extend our greatness sympathies to you and your family during this time of your loss. We pray God gives each one peace in the days ahead and may you feel His comforting arms around you. Steve will truly miss talking with Bryan he thought a lot of him. They were friends for many years. We will not able to attend the services but know our prayers are with you. God bless