John “Johnny” Bryan

John “Johnny” Bryan, 78, of Morganton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.  Born in Bertie County, NC on June 15, 1943, he was the son of the late John N. Bryan, Jr. and Martha Josey Bryan.  Johnny was a US Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. After 43 years of service, he retired from the Farm Services Agency, USDA.  He was raised in the Methodist faith.  Johnny enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.

Mr. Bryan is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen “Cookie” Bisesi Bryan; son, David Bryan (Dayna); daughter, Melissa Johnson (Jay); grandchildren, Josie Bryan, Lauren Johnson, Brooke Johnson, and Carter Johnson; and a brother, Richard “Joe” Bryan.

In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Brewer Blake.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Monday, July 12, 2021 at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center.  A private cryptside service will be held at Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum.