Charlie "Dickie" Ray Bryan

December 26, 1946 - April 24, 2019

Charlie “Dickie” Ray Bryan, 72, of Sandston, formerly of Dundas, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, after battling a long illness. Dickie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend and he loved the Lord and his church family. He never met a stranger and could keep you laughing for hours. After 27 years of dedicated service, he retired from the VA Department of Corrections, where he was the first recipient of the Meritorious Service Award after risking his life to save an inmate. Dickie was a avid motorcycle rider and loved to take his granddaughter on rides. He was a collector of fine junk and a regular patron of all local thrift stores and flea markets; and had to stop at every one that he came across in his travels. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Faye Bryan; three sisters, his twin Faye Deaner, Mary Bryan and Nancy Steffey (Roger) and two brothers, John “Woozy” (Mary Sue) and James Bryan. Dickie is survived by his soulmate and loving wife of 45 years, Rosetta Taylor Bryan; three children, William “Billy” Bryan, Rebecca “Becky” Fetter (Russell) and Elizabeth “Beth” Bryan; three grandchildren, Raymond, Hannah and Charlie Fetter; one very devoted nephew, James “Jamie” Bryan along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends 5-9pm Friday at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA 23140. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Glendale Community Bible Church, 8151 Warriner Road, Richmond, VA 23231. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Glendale Community Bible Church or Perseverance Christian Church, Dundas VA. Tributes may be posted at www.vincentfh.com