Bill O'Bryan
October 17, 1951 ~ April 10, 2018
William “Bill” Larry O’Bryan passed away on the morning of Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home in Owensboro, KY. He was born on October 17, 1951 in Daviess County, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents Benedict “Herman” O’Bryan and Mary “Daisy” Pike O’Bryan, and his infant sister, JoAnn O’Bryan. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Rebecca “Becky” Hamilton O’Bryan; his daughter, Katie Lynn O’Bryan of Owensboro, KY; his son, Dr. John Benjamin O’Bryan of Seattle, WA; his brother, Ronald (Kathy) O’Bryan of Kokomo, IN; his brother, Patrick (Susan) O’Bryan of Owensboro, KY; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins across the nation.
Bill was retired from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1701. He also worked at Green River Steel and Century Aluminum.
Bill was a truly kind-hearted and compassionate person. He shared his inherited loyalty and devotion to family with his mother. He inherited his father’s sense of curiosity, ingenuity, penchant for mischief, and general stubbornness. Bill loved to laugh and often playfully ribbed those close to him. He was an avid outdoorsman, loving animals and hearty campfire-style breakfasts. Most importantly, he was truly proud of the accomplishments of both his children, never once doubting their ability to accomplish their dreams.
Services will be held at 11am on Saturday, April 14 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church with Father Jerry Riney officiating. Burial will follow at St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4 to 8pm on at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory and on Saturday from 10 to 11am at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Prayers will be said at 6:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation.
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Becky, Katie, and John. So sorry to hear about Bill. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Shirley Hazelwood
The O’Bryan Family, You have my condolences and will be in my thoughts. Bill was a close friend of my family and we had lots of fun together.
Becky, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We always enjoyed Bill and know your loss is great. He was most encouraging in our endeavors.
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God bless you all in your loss.Will always remember him & that since of humour. Love, Charlie Sims
Becky, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Bill was such a thoughtful person, had a vibrant personality and great sense of humor. He was a close friend, we had many fun times together.
God bless you and your kids.
Mike and
Becky and family—
I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I pray all of you find strength during this difficult time.
S. Christie
Becky and family—
I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family, hoping that you find peace and strength during this difficult time.
S. Christie
I had been missing Bill at the barber shop. Today when I read my IBEW journal I realized why. So sorry for your lose. Take joy in the fact that once again Bill is whole and well in Heaven! I’m glad I was able to know Billand always enjoyed his yarns.