Robert Joel “Bob” Bryson, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Monday, June 17, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 89.

Mr. Bryson was born in Pikeville to the late Hoyt and Frances Bratten Bryson. He served his country in the United States Army and went on to graduate from UTSI with a Master’s Degree in Engineering Science. Mr. Bryson worked as a Research Engineer at AEDC where he pioneered testing protocols for simulating outer space conditions that are still in use today. He was the financial secretary of Faith Lutheran Church in Tullahoma for 13 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Kathleen Bryson.

Mr. Bryson is survived by his wife, Nancy West Bryson; four children, Stephen Robert Bryson, David Joel (Tiffany) Bryson, Melissa (Robert) Thomason, and Stewart (Pamela) Bryson; one brother, William H. Bryson; one sister, Ann B. Thomason; and nine grandchildren, Riley, Elijah, Matthew, Emery, Trevor, Aidan, Maci, William, and Oliver.

Services were held Thursday, June 20 at Faith Lutheran Church with Rev. Marty Nutter officiating. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 101 Bragg Circle, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.

Kilgore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Tullahoma News – June 23, 2024