Edward Bryan

Edward McRae Bryan, 65, of Holden Beach, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. He is is preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Calista Hester Bryan. He is survived by his spouse, Linda S. Bryan of the home; three sons, Edward McRae Bryan, II and wife Sandy of Elizabethtown, Ashley McRae Bryan and fiance Carla Holmes of Ocean Isle, and Corey Michael Bryan of Lumberton; one sister, Sharon Chadwick and husband Gary of Wilmington; three grandchildren, Kaydin Barry, Willow Rae Bryan; and Scarlett Rae Bryan.

A graveside service will be held at Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. at Clarkton Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Pittman officiating.

All of these were a part of McRae's life...Hope, laughter, charm, smiles and a big heart. He was loved dearly. McRae will be greatly missed but we know now that he is with his loving Mama and Daddy.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association ( 2711 Breezewood Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28303), St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital (262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105), or The Brigade Boys & Girls Club of Wilmington (2759 Vance St, Wilmington, NC 28412) .