It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bryan Stanley, 48, of Erwin, Tennessee. Bryan was born on April 15, 1976, and departed this world unexpectedly on September 27, 2024. 

Our family was not expecting for Bryan’s life to be cut so short so soon. We are all devastated by this huge loss and he will be forever missed. He was born with a naturally sweet and kind soul, a heart of gold, a big smile for everyone he met and was always a joy to be around. 

Being born in the mountains of TN and into a racing and hunting family, he was a big fan of the outdoors and also lived for going to Supercross and MotoX races with the family or watching them on TV. He always had a great time going to Nashville to watch Supercross events with his Dad, brother, uncles and cousins. 

He was also a die-hard Braves fan and was excited when Acuña Jr. joined the team. He worked hard as a Harley Davidson Mechanic and loved his job and the guys he worked with. 

He was preceded in death by his Dad, Woody Stanley (who he affectionately called ‘Pops’) on Dec. 1, 2011. He missed him deeply every single day since then. 

He will always be remembered with much love by his heartbroken Mom, Betty Stanley (who he affectionately called ‘Momma’); older brother Shawn Stanley; Nephews Dylan Stanley, Brandon Stanley, Colt Stanley and a long list of deeply-saddened Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and extended family. He also leaves behind Malcolm, his sweet 4 year old Lab who is now missing his favorite person. 

He was also greatly loved and will be greatly missed by the many friends he’d made from growing up and working in the Mountains of TN. 

We can all find solace in knowing he’s been reunited with his ‘Pops’. What a joyous reunion it must have been for them both.