Obituary of George R. O'Bryan

George R. O'Bryan, age 93, of Altha, Florida passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013 in Blountstown, Florida. G. R. was born January 24, 1920 in Altha to the late John Alexander and Sally Adonnia (Hamilton) O'Bryan. He was the youngest of nine children. G. R. was a graduate of Altha High School and Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He served in the United States Navy for thirty one years and retired as a commander. He was a pilot during World War II and served in the Korean War, Vietnam Conflict, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Alexander and Sally Adonnia (Hamilton) O'Bryan; his first wife, Mildred Janet (Hudson) O'Bryan; and a daughter, Sharon Ann O'Bryan. He is survived by his wife, Billie (Guy) O'Bryan of Altha; a son, George Michael O'Bryan and wife Debbie, also of Altha; daughters, Lynn Strawn and husband Edwin of Blountstown and Mary Patrice Simpson of Del Haven, New Jersey; a step-son, Scott Sheffield and wife Tammy of Crawfordville, Florida; four step-daughters, Patsy Williams and husband Hugh, Sandra Johnson and husband Tom, Amy Mullinax and husband Chris, all of Tallahassee, Florida; and Linda Bok and husband Fred of Panama City, Florida; seven grandchildren, William David "Billy" Strawn and wife Lisa, Patrick Strawn and wife Jennifer, Jennifer Agerton, Tiffany Slick and husband Paul, Heather Murphy and husband Chad, Zachary O'Bryan and wife Lauren, and Trevor O'Bryan; five step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, August 26 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 27 in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home with Reverend Brian Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Sunny Hill Cemetery in Altha with military honors. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Please visit adamsfh.com to share words of comfort with the family.