Wayne William "Wayne-O" Bryan, son of the late William Arthur and Carla May Gamble Bryan, was born Aug. 15, 1963, in Hudson, Michigan, and departed his life Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 59.
Wayne was a member of the Plasterers Union, and had retired from Miller Drywall in Scott City. After Wayne retired, he enjoyed sitting in his garage with his friends and family, talking and tinkering.
He is survived by his companion of 18 years, Paula Gray; daughter, Lauren (Jack) Lee of Morehouse, Missouri; two stepdaughters, Amanda Willey and Hanna (Juan Renteria) Gray, both of Chaffee, Missouri; brother, Anthony "Tony" Bryan of Michigan; sister, Cynthia Bryan of Michigan; and five grandchildren, Miles, Mya, Bentley, Emma and Alaina.
A celebration of life will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 3, at Knights of Columbus Hall in Kelso, Missouri.
Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.
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