Gerald Stout Bryan

Mr. Gerald Stout Bryan, of Fayetteville passed away April 1, 2016. He was a loving husband, Father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Big Daddy was an international pilot for Delta Airlines, retiring with an unbreakable record for the most international flight hours in the commercial airline industry. He received the prestigious Feather in Your Cap award for his part in a rescue of a stranded helicopter crew and numerous other accolades. He was the President of The Fayette Log Cabin Squares, Delta Cushing Park and Tomochichi Archery Club. He was a championship archer, a hobby he enjoyed with his late wife and children. He loved music, singing and playing guitar. Gerald made sure all of his children played a musical instruments. He coached Little League teams for all his children. He always was grateful for everything he was blessed with. What his family will remember most about him was his loving nature to all those around him, trying to bring joy to everyone who came in contact with him! He was preceded in death by his wife, Exa Elizabeth Norred Bryan; son in-law, Dennis Daviss and is survived by his daughters, Dana Bryan Daviss, Julie Stone and her husband William; sons, David Bryan and his wife Phoebe, Joseph Bryan and his wife Denise; grandchildren, Daniel Daviss, Joseph Daviss (wife, Caroline), Jonathan Daviss (fiancé, Emily), Johnnie Blankinship (wife, Hope), their children Haygen, Michael and Ellie Exa; Joshua Blankinship (wife, Chelsea), their children, Jadyn and William Neil; granddaughters, Rebecca Spell (husband, Kevin), her sons, Gabriel and Asher; Christina Hydrick (husband, Cody); David Bryan, his children David, Cheyenne and Christian; Donzelle Bryan (wife, Faren), his children Zoey and Troy; Dale Bryan; Daniel Bryan; Audrey Wiggins (husband, Jonothan) their children, Finley, Bella, Micah, and Foster. A funeral service will be Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 2 o’clock in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, 770-964-4800.