William Bryson

 

Walhalla – William D. Bryson, 80, husband of the late Thelma Young Bryson, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Prisma Health, Oconee Memorial Hospital.

 

Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, William was the son of the late Joseph Claude and Lula Skelton Bryson.  William was a retired equipment operator with Oconee County and a Deacon at Grace Baptist Church.    William enjoyed coon hunting with his beloved coon dogs and restoring old cars.   William was an outgoing and friendly person who always greeted you with his beautiful smile, and will always be remembered for being a giving person who took great joy and love in helping others; especially, those in need.  He will be tremendously missed by his family, many friends and his church family. 

 

William is survived by his sister, Patricia Collins; special nephew, Ricky Queen; and many nieces and nephews.  

 

In addition to his wife and parents, William is preceded in death by his brother’s, Claude Bryson, Jr., David Bryson, R.L. Bryson, Jimmy Bryson; and his sister, Margaret Smith.

 

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Sandifer Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Oconee Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends and family from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, prior to the service at Sandifer Funeral Home.

 

The family is at their respective homes.  Flowers are accepted. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.