Brandon Bryan, age 28, of Wellston, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015, at his home. He was born December 5, 1986 in Gallipolis, Ohio.
Brandon was a 2005 graduate of Wellston High School. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having received an honorable discharge as a Corporal. Brandon served for four years in the Marines, which included a tour of duty in Iraq. He was a member of the American Motorcycle Association and enjoyed motocross racing and spending time with his little boys.
Brandon is survived by his mother, Marsha Lynn Gee Bryan of Wellston; father and step-mother, Ira William “Buddy” and Ann Marie Bryan of Byer; wife, Kahla L. Chaney Bryan; sons, Dakota William Bryan and Bentley Dawson Bryan; sister, Brittany Bryan of Wellston; step-brothers, T.J. Hafer (Heather) of Wellston and John Starr (Jade) of Wellston; step-sister, Christina Miller (Walter) of Jackson; grandparents, Patty Gee of Wellston and Ira “Bill” and Wanda Bryan of Byer; mother-in-law, Crestlyn Chaney of Albany; good friend, Kirt Ward of Wellston, as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Paul Myron Gee; cousin, Nichole Gee; and special friend, Tacey Christman.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Jadrnaczek officiating. Burial will follow in the Byer Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post 371 of Wellston and members of the United States Marine Corps. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com