Kenneth Ray Bryley's Obituary
Kenneth Ray Bryley, 63, of San Jose, California, formerly of Clarendon, Texas died Thursday, November 17, 2022 in San Jose, California.
Services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, December 10, 2022 in the First Baptist Church in Memphis, Texas with Elder Roy Williams, Pastor Jeff Riles, and Pastor Harry Williams, officiating. His final resting place will be in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis, Texas.
Local Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis, Texas.
Kenneth was born in Dequeen, Arkansas to Ray and Pearlean (Deary) Bryley. From Arkansas, they moved to Memphis, Texas where he would later graduate High School. He later met and married Faye Bryley and they had 7 kids. Kathy (Missouri) - San Antonio, TX, April (Raymond) - Franklin, TX, Rich (Tiffany) - Lufkin, TX, Shequitta, Shekia, Glory, Lynzee (Will) - all of Clarendon, TX. He eventually became Deacon Bryley under Rev. Roy Williams and would later work for the city of Clarendon before moving to his final home in San Jose. He took work with Tesla, where he was still employed at the time of his death. He was a die-hard Memphis Cyclones and Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed fishing (so much so that he bought a boat so that he could finally get a catfish), spending time with his family, and barbecuing (he swore he made the best ribs anyone ever had), watching sports, and working and enjoying the results of his garden. Kenneth had such an infectious smile and the most beautiful handwriting one ever seen. He leaves a hole in our hearts, and will forever be missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Pearlene; and a brother Bill.
He leaves behind his beloved cat, Max, 7 kids, 16 grandkids, 4 great grandkids, sisters Ann and Gloria; brothers, Bob and Charles; Aunt Mary; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and friends.
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