Henry Bryan, Jr.

Henry "Hank" Austin Bryan, Jr., (Hank) 73, of Texas City, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on December 14, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 12, 1943, in Brazoria, Texas, to Henry Austin Bryan, Sr., and Elsie Mariam Bryan. He grew up in Jones Creek, Texas and graduated from Brazosport High School in 1961. His childhood was spent outdoors where he developed a lifelong love for fishing. He began studies at the University of Texas, Austin, but came home when his Dad was diagnosed with leukemia and started working for Dow Chemical Company as a pipe fitter. Hank was drafted into the army in 1966 and served as a medic in Viet Nam. After his discharge, he studied computer science and went to work at UTMB at Galveston, as a systems programmer, where he retired. While at UTMB, he met Gloria Gongora Limas; they were married on October 4, 1974. Hank, Gloria and her two children, Anthony and Karyn, made a home in Texas City. Hank and Gloria enjoyed camping, playing golf, and traveling with various family members. Fishing at the Texas City Dike remained a source of pleasure for him. Hank coached his daughter's softball team and also little league baseball in support of his grandson, Chad Austin Lindsey. He delighted in his twin granddaughters, Alexa and Tori Sole. He was blessed to be part of Gloria's large family. Hank was a quiet man and lived his life with courage and dignity.

Hank was preceded in death by his parents, by his son, Anthony Limas, and brother-in-law, Walter Keeble Freeman.

He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Gloria Bryan, daughter Karyn Angela Sole (Russell), grandchildren Chad Austin Lindsey (Amanda), Alexandra Marie Sole, and Victoria Ann Sole. Sisters Annie Cassie Freeman and Elsie Rae Christenson (Carl). His sisters-in-law who all claimed to be his number one favorite, Amelia Guzman (Wense), Aurora Votaw (Harvey), Angelina Castillo (Seferino, Sr.), Mary Helen Moreno (Victor, Jr.), Lucy Clement (Jerry), Frances McIntyre (Charles), Mary Rojas, and brother-in-law, Roland Mendiola (Tina). And numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A visitation will be held Friday, December 16, 2016 at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park in Santa Fe, Texas.

Pallbearers will be his grandson, Chad Lindsey; his son-in-law, Russell Sole; his cousin, Robert Myres; and his brothers-in-law: Wense Guzman; Harvey Votaw; Seferino Castillo, Sr.; Victor Moreno, Jr.; and Jerry Clement.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to National Parkinson Foundation. Condolences may be left in Hank Bryan's online guestbook: Emken-Linton Funeral Home www.emkenlinton.com.

The family of Hank Bryan wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff and CC Nurses of AMED Hospice.

Visitation

EmkenLinton Funeral Home
5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway
Texas City, TX  77592
Friday, December 16, 2016
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Rosary

EmkenLinton Funeral Home
5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway
Texas City, TX  77592
Friday, December 16, 2016
7:00 p.m.

Service

EmkenLinton Funeral Home
5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway
Texas City, TX  77592
Saturday, December 17, 2016
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Grace Memorial Park
20708 Hwy. 6
Hitchcock, TX  77563

Memorial Contributions

National Parkinson Foundation