Ralph Elvin Bryan

Ralph graduated from Dupont High School in 1951 and attended Falls Business College.

Ralph began working as a young boy with a heart for taking care of his mother, younger sister and many others along the way. He worked his way up and eventually became Partner and Vice President of AVIS Rent-A-Car in Tennessee. After retiring he ran a gift shop, Brymar Keepsakes & Treasures, in Green Hills for 10 years.

Ralph was a brilliant, witty, charming and incredibly generous man. He put many young men and women through college at Lipscomb University and helped out many people in need.

He was a long-time member of Crieve Hall Church of Christ. He loved his family and his friends and he will be missed dearly by many he touched throughout his life.

He is survived by sister, Nancy Marlin of Brentwood; nieces, Jennifer Ingram (Bubba) of Brentwood, Kristie Barnett (Phil) of Nashville, Kimberly Bean (Truman) of Brentwood, and Babette Felts of Goodlettsville, TN; nephew, Larry Bryan (Kim) of Old Hickory; and many grand nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from four o’ clock in the evening until seven on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Crieve Hall Church of Christ. Funeral Services will be held at eleven o’ clock in the morning on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Crieve Hall Church of Christ.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Crieve Hall Church of Christ Pre-School, 4806 Trousdale Drive Nashville, Tennessee, 37220.

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