James Bernard Bryan

Private Graveside Service to be held at a later date.

James Bernard Bryan died August 20, 2025, after an extended illness. He was born in Philadelphia, MS on August 26, 1940. He attended school at Bond, East Central Jr. College and Mississippi State University. For most of his life, James worked as a civil engineer in the oil fields and pipelines all over the world. He enjoyed salt water fishing, reading, traveling and his pets.

Survivors include his wife, Diane; daughters, Tina (Steve) Seale and Jami (Robert) O'Quin; stepchildren, Todd Ameis and Erica Giesen; granddaughters, Miriam and Abby Seale; siblings, Jerrell, Elton (Charlotte), Jeff and Cindy Bryan.

Mr. Bryan was preceded in death by his parents, Alva and Christine Bryan; brother, Sonny Bryan.