Donald Thomas "Tom" Bryan Jr., 51, died on March 7, 2017.

Tom was born on March 7, 1966 in Raleigh, North Carolina to Donald Thomas Bryan and Barbara Futch Braswell. He was preceded in death by his father Donald Thomas Bryan and stepmother Julia Bryan, and his niece Anna Elizabeth Moss.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara Futch Braswell and stepfather, David Edward "Ed" Braswell of Rocky Mount; sisters, Maribeth Bryan McKinnon of Wilson and Joanna Bryan Robbins of Nashville; one niece and nephew.

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Tom's memory, donations can be made to: The Hope Initiative, Nashville Police Department, P.O. Box 987 Nashville NC 27856. Please make checks payable to The Hope Initiative.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Taylor officiating. Visitation will follow after service.

Arrangements by Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, Nashville.