December 7, 1944 ~ December 20, 2023 (age 79)
Thomas “Tom” Jones Bryan, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend passed away at his home on Dec. 20, 2023, following a series of health complications. Tom leaves a legacy on all he touched as graduate of Geneva County High School (1963), an Auburn University alum, Auburn Football Letterman (‘64-‘66) and through his 54-year career with State Farm. His innumerable contributions and service to his community include serving as a member of the Auburn Football Letterman’s Club, Opelika City Council and Opelika Kiwanis Club.
Tom was well known for his athletic career, but is remembered best for the kind of friend he was.
Tom is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Lynn Bryan, his daughter Kali Chadick (William), his granddaughter Adalynn Marie Chadick; his sister Pansy Elliott (Sidney); his four nieces Rose Wise (Art), Nicole Ronan, Chellie McLellan (John), Treva Walden, nephew Marc Ronan and numerous great nephews and nieces. Tom is preceded in death by his father, Thomas A. Bryan, his mother, Clifford Walden and his sister, Stephanie Ronan.
A special thanks goes out to his long-time office staff members Jenny Mitchell, Yvonne Fabel, and Karen Moore as well as the loving caregivers Sherry Drake and all of those from Home Care Assistance, especially Shaquita Drake.
A memorial service and celebration of life will be held Jan. 6, 2024, at Auburn University Club at 1 p.m. Preceding the service will be a luncheon for family and former teammates and lettermen. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Tom Bryan Memorial Scholarship Fund.
AuburnGiving.org/TomBryanMemorial
Checks can also be mailed to:
Auburn University Foundation
317 S. College Street
Auburn, AL 36849
Note: Tom Bryan Memorial
