Thursday, November 10, 2005
Thomas Marion Bryan II
Thomas Marion Bryan II died early Thursday morning at his home in Jefferson.
He was born in Athens on Oct. 18, 1927, to Mildred Southworth and Morris Marion Bryan. He was educated in Jefferson and graduated from The McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tenn.
He served with distinction in the U.S. Navy. After the war ended, he attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, earning a degree in textile engineering in 1950. After graduation, he joined his other family members at Jefferson Mills. He served in various capacities, including as the mill's president when it was sold in 1990. He was named to Georgia Tech's Engineering Hall of Fame.
At First Baptist Church of Jefferson, he was treasurer for many years, a Sunday school teacher, deacon and trustee.
Jefferson Rotary Club was of special interest. He joined in 1951, was its president from 1956 to 1957 and went on to enjoy many years on the Georgia Rotary Student Program Board and was named Will Watt and Paul Harris Fellows.
Crawford W. Long Museum in Jefferson was a significant part of his life for 50 years. He also worked with Tumbling Waters Group, the Historical Commission, the committee to investigate the new courthouse, Jefferson City School Foundation and the Jefferson Library board.
Brenau University, Gainesville, honored him for his years of service on its board of trustees with the Margaret Sullivan and Distinguished Service awards.
He served his industry as president of the Textile Education Foundation and of the Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association.
He was on the original Jackson County Chamber of Commerce board and served for 10 years on the Banks-Jackson-Commerce Hospital Authority.
He served on the board at First Commerce Bank.
He volunteered as tutor at Potters House and at Loren Smith Cancer Center.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Stookie; four children, Tom and Julia Bryan, Salinas, Calif., Jim and Renee Bryan, Jefferson, Lee and Susie Bryan, Rome, and Ben and Molly Frost, Marietta; and nine grandchildren.
Visitation is planned for Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home. Memorial Service and reception will be held on Monday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Jefferson, 246 Washington St.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Jefferson School System Foundation (575 Washington St., Jefferson, GA 30549) or St. Mary's Hospice (P.O. Box 658, Athens, GA 30604).
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Aug. 14, 2005
Originally published Saturday, November 12, 2005
From Georgia High School Olympics program May 2012
Tom Bryan would not approve of this recognition. He would have actively sought to have it suppressed. His
name never appeared in this program before, because he would not hear of it. Tom Bryan shunned the spotlight, always believing that all are called to serve quietly and without fanfare. He loved nature and respected his place within, for the same reason. His infectious laughter was a renewal of spirit to all who heard it, often in midst of his own pain.
The Spirit of Georgia Olympics was a shared affair between Tom, his brother Morris and the community of Jefferson. The idea worked because they wanted to bring together the best athletes in the state so all could see and be exposed to each others efforts. The statement was born here, "That exposure to excellence prompts excellence." It also worked because no one here sought the recognition, heaping it instead on the competitors, past and present. Morris was the voice of the Olympics, but he often referred to Jack Keen and his brother Tom as the heart and soul of Georgia Olympics. Greatness is never worn by those that are; rather they seek anonymity, thereby showing others the path to greatness. As you enjoy the performances of these great athletes and celebrate their accomplishments, victories and personal bests; join with those of us who knew Tom and Morris and thank them for their lifelong dedications to the pursuit of excellence.
Thomas Marion Bryan II
Thomas Marion Bryan II died early Thursday morning at his home in Jefferson.
He was born in Athens on Oct. 18, 1927, to Mildred Southworth and Morris Marion Bryan. He was educated in Jefferson and graduated from The McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tenn.
He served with distinction in the U.S. Navy. After the war ended, he attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, earning a degree in textile engineering in 1950. After graduation, he joined his other family members at Jefferson Mills. He served in various capacities, including as the mill's president when it was sold in 1990. He was named to Georgia Tech's Engineering Hall of Fame.
At First Baptist Church of Jefferson, he was treasurer for many years, a Sunday school teacher, deacon and trustee.
Jefferson Rotary Club was of special interest. He joined in 1951, was its president from 1956 to 1957 and went on to enjoy many years on the Georgia Rotary Student Program Board and was named Will Watt and Paul Harris Fellows.
Crawford W. Long Museum in Jefferson was a significant part of his life for 50 years. He also worked with Tumbling Waters Group, the Historical Commission, the committee to investigate the new courthouse, Jefferson City School Foundation and the Jefferson Library board.
Brenau University, Gainesville, honored him for his years of service on its board of trustees with the Margaret Sullivan and Distinguished Service awards.
He served his industry as president of the Textile Education Foundation and of the Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association.
He was on the original Jackson County Chamber of Commerce board and served for 10 years on the Banks-Jackson-Commerce Hospital Authority.
He served on the board at First Commerce Bank.
He volunteered as tutor at Potters House and at Loren Smith Cancer Center.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Stookie; four children, Tom and Julia Bryan, Salinas, Calif., Jim and Renee Bryan, Jefferson, Lee and Susie Bryan, Rome, and Ben and Molly Frost, Marietta; and nine grandchildren.
Visitation is planned for Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home. Memorial Service and reception will be held on Monday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Jefferson, 246 Washington St.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Jefferson School System Foundation (575 Washington St., Jefferson, GA 30549) or St. Mary's Hospice (P.O. Box 658, Athens, GA 30604).
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Aug. 14, 2005
Originally published Saturday, November 12, 2005
From Georgia High School Olympics program May 2012
Tom Bryan would not approve of this recognition. He would have actively sought to have it suppressed. His
name never appeared in this program before, because he would not hear of it. Tom Bryan shunned the spotlight, always believing that all are called to serve quietly and without fanfare. He loved nature and respected his place within, for the same reason. His infectious laughter was a renewal of spirit to all who heard it, often in midst of his own pain.
The Spirit of Georgia Olympics was a shared affair between Tom, his brother Morris and the community of Jefferson. The idea worked because they wanted to bring together the best athletes in the state so all could see and be exposed to each others efforts. The statement was born here, "That exposure to excellence prompts excellence." It also worked because no one here sought the recognition, heaping it instead on the competitors, past and present. Morris was the voice of the Olympics, but he often referred to Jack Keen and his brother Tom as the heart and soul of Georgia Olympics. Greatness is never worn by those that are; rather they seek anonymity, thereby showing others the path to greatness. As you enjoy the performances of these great athletes and celebrate their accomplishments, victories and personal bests; join with those of us who knew Tom and Morris and thank them for their lifelong dedications to the pursuit of excellence.
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Thomas Marion Bryan II
Thomas Marion Bryan II died early Thursday morning at his home in Jefferson.
He was born in Athens on Oct. 18, 1927, to Mildred Southworth and Morris Marion Bryan. He was educated in Jefferson and graduated from The McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tenn.
He served with distinction in the U.S. Navy. After the war ended, he attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, earning a degree in textile engineering in 1950. After graduation, he joined his other family members at Jefferson Mills. He served in various capacities, including as the mill's president when it was sold in 1990. He was named to Georgia Tech's Engineering Hall of Fame.
At First Baptist Church of Jefferson, he was treasurer for many years, a Sunday school teacher, deacon and trustee.
Jefferson Rotary Club was of special interest. He joined in 1951, was its president from 1956 to 1957 and went on to enjoy many years on the Georgia Rotary Student Program Board and was named Will Watt and Paul Harris Fellows.
Crawford W. Long Museum in Jefferson was a significant part of his life for 50 years. He also worked with Tumbling Waters Group, the Historical Commission, the committee to investigate the new courthouse, Jefferson City School Foundation and the Jefferson Library board.
Brenau University, Gainesville, honored him for his years of service on its board of trustees with the Margaret Sullivan and Distinguished Service awards.
He served his industry as president of the Textile Education Foundation and of the Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association.
He was on the original Jackson County Chamber of Commerce board and served for 10 years on the Banks-Jackson-Commerce Hospital Authority.
He served on the board at First Commerce Bank.
He volunteered as tutor at Potters House and at Loren Smith Cancer Center.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Stookie; four children, Tom and Julia Bryan, Salinas, Calif., Jim and Renee Bryan, Jefferson, Lee and Susie Bryan, Rome, and Ben and Molly Frost, Marietta; and nine grandchildren.
Visitation is planned for Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home. Memorial Service and reception will be held on Monday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Jefferson, 246 Washington St.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Jefferson School System Foundation (575 Washington St., Jefferson, GA 30549) or St. Mary's Hospice (P.O. Box 658, Athens, GA 30604).
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Aug. 14, 2005
Originally published Saturday, November 12, 2005
From Georgia High School Olympics program May 2012
Tom Bryan would not approve of this recognition. He would have actively sought to have it suppressed. His
name never appeared in this program before, because he would not hear of it. Tom Bryan shunned the spotlight, always believing that all are called to serve quietly and without fanfare. He loved nature and respected his place within, for the same reason. His infectious laughter was a renewal of spirit to all who heard it, often in midst of his own pain.
The Spirit of Georgia Olympics was a shared affair between Tom, his brother Morris and the community of Jefferson. The idea worked because they wanted to bring together the best athletes in the state so all could see and be exposed to each others efforts. The statement was born here, "That exposure to excellence prompts excellence." It also worked because no one here sought the recognition, heaping it instead on the competitors, past and present. Morris was the voice of the Olympics, but he often referred to Jack Keen and his brother Tom as the heart and soul of Georgia Olympics. Greatness is never worn by those that are; rather they seek anonymity, thereby showing others the path to greatness. As you enjoy the performances of these great athletes and celebrate their accomplishments, victories and personal bests; join with those of us who knew Tom and Morris and thank them for their lifelong dedications to the pursuit of excellence.
Thomas Marion Bryan II
Thomas Marion Bryan II died early Thursday morning at his home in Jefferson.
He was born in Athens on Oct. 18, 1927, to Mildred Southworth and Morris Marion Bryan. He was educated in Jefferson and graduated from The McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tenn.
He served with distinction in the U.S. Navy. After the war ended, he attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, earning a degree in textile engineering in 1950. After graduation, he joined his other family members at Jefferson Mills. He served in various capacities, including as the mill's president when it was sold in 1990. He was named to Georgia Tech's Engineering Hall of Fame.
At First Baptist Church of Jefferson, he was treasurer for many years, a Sunday school teacher, deacon and trustee.
Jefferson Rotary Club was of special interest. He joined in 1951, was its president from 1956 to 1957 and went on to enjoy many years on the Georgia Rotary Student Program Board and was named Will Watt and Paul Harris Fellows.
Crawford W. Long Museum in Jefferson was a significant part of his life for 50 years. He also worked with Tumbling Waters Group, the Historical Commission, the committee to investigate the new courthouse, Jefferson City School Foundation and the Jefferson Library board.
Brenau University, Gainesville, honored him for his years of service on its board of trustees with the Margaret Sullivan and Distinguished Service awards.
He served his industry as president of the Textile Education Foundation and of the Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association.
He was on the original Jackson County Chamber of Commerce board and served for 10 years on the Banks-Jackson-Commerce Hospital Authority.
He served on the board at First Commerce Bank.
He volunteered as tutor at Potters House and at Loren Smith Cancer Center.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Stookie; four children, Tom and Julia Bryan, Salinas, Calif., Jim and Renee Bryan, Jefferson, Lee and Susie Bryan, Rome, and Ben and Molly Frost, Marietta; and nine grandchildren.
Visitation is planned for Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home. Memorial Service and reception will be held on Monday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Jefferson, 246 Washington St.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Jefferson School System Foundation (575 Washington St., Jefferson, GA 30549) or St. Mary's Hospice (P.O. Box 658, Athens, GA 30604).
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Aug. 14, 2005
Originally published Saturday, November 12, 2005
From Georgia High School Olympics program May 2012
Tom Bryan would not approve of this recognition. He would have actively sought to have it suppressed. His
name never appeared in this program before, because he would not hear of it. Tom Bryan shunned the spotlight, always believing that all are called to serve quietly and without fanfare. He loved nature and respected his place within, for the same reason. His infectious laughter was a renewal of spirit to all who heard it, often in midst of his own pain.
The Spirit of Georgia Olympics was a shared affair between Tom, his brother Morris and the community of Jefferson. The idea worked because they wanted to bring together the best athletes in the state so all could see and be exposed to each others efforts. The statement was born here, "That exposure to excellence prompts excellence." It also worked because no one here sought the recognition, heaping it instead on the competitors, past and present. Morris was the voice of the Olympics, but he often referred to Jack Keen and his brother Tom as the heart and soul of Georgia Olympics. Greatness is never worn by those that are; rather they seek anonymity, thereby showing others the path to greatness. As you enjoy the performances of these great athletes and celebrate their accomplishments, victories and personal bests; join with those of us who knew Tom and Morris and thank them for their lifelong dedications to the pursuit of excellence.
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