William Donald “Bill” Bryan

May 26, 1941 – October 24, 2015

William Donald “Bill” Bryan, 74, of Cairo, passed away at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, on Saturday, October 24, 2015.

Mr. Bryan was born on May 26, 1941, in Bainbridge, to the late David T. Bryan, Sr. and Carolyn Powell Bryan. “BB”, as he was affectionately known to his grandchildren, was a graduate of Bainbridge High School and Presbyterian College. He also served his country in the National Guard. On August 5, 2000, he and Gail Ulmer Bryan were married and have enjoyed watching their family grow over the past 15 years. BB’s grandchildren always knew he would give them a full bowl of ice cream whenever they wanted it. He could always entertain them with one of his silly rhymes. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved the beach. Those who knew and loved him will always remember him for his quick wit and kind, gentle spirit. Bill spent the majority of his professional career as the owner of Callahan Builder Mart and in recent years as the owner and broker of Flint River Realty in Bainbridge. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bainbridge.

Survivors include: his wife, Gail Ulmer Bryan of Cairo; daughter, Sara Beth Tanjuatco (Emil) of Smyrna, Ga.; step-daughter, Audrey Brooks (Chris) of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; step-son, David Hester of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Ellie Tanjuatco of Smyrna,  Simon Brooks, Addie Gail Brooks, Maggie Brooks, Christopher Brooks, all of Tuscaloosa; brother, David T. Bryan, Jr. (Kathy) of Bainbridge; and sister, Carol B. Craig (Jep) of Dublin, Ga.. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will receive family and friends at Clark Funeral Home on Monday, October 26, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A private memorial service will be held.