Bryan Reid Sanders

On a cold January day in 1957, a new family welcomed their first baby, a little boy they named Bryan Reid. Just 10 days shy of his 67th birthday, in the early hours of January 6th, 2024, Bryan Reid Sanders was welcomed into his eternal rest with his loving family surrounding him. He waged a powerful fight against lung cancer, amazing his friends and family with his strength and determination. Upon diagnosis, he promptly quit smoking, a habit he had long sought to end and was thrilled to have accomplished. Bryan was born on January 16th, 1957, to Bill and Wynelle Sanders. His early life was spent in Hapeville, GA where he began school, excelled in his studies, and discovered a natural musical talent for drums. The family grew and later moved to Cumming, GA. Bryan learned guitar and wrote several songs, expressing his great love for his family and his country. He went on to become an excellent carpenter, building many homes, decks and otherwise working with his hands. During his life Bryan welcomed three children and later retired to Dahlonega, GA. He lived there with his son, Cass, who tended to his every need and was holding his hand as he left this worldly plane. Bryan counted Cass among his greatest blessings. Bryan loved God, his family and friends, being in nature, watching animals of all kinds, especially birds and deer. and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. While he had a reputation for being ornery and hard to please, when Bryan loved, he loved big and underneath his gruff exterior, he had a huge, tender heart. Bryan was preceded in death by his father, Bill Sanders and his mother, Wynelle Sanders. He is survived by his son, Cass Sanders of Dahlonega, his daughter McKenzie (Alston) Causey of Fayetteville, his daughter, Aubrey Sanders of Fayetteville and three grandchildren, Becket, Emsley, and Lily Causey. Also surviving are his sister Julie Sanders and her husband Wayne Buttram (aka Kevin O'Connell) of Burnsville, NC, and his brother, Brett Sanders of Rome, GA. Dozens of cousins and other family also survive, including these special cousins: Ed Kimble of Pittsburgh, PA, Terry Wheeler of Hiram, GA, Michelle McDaniel of Jackson, GA and Cindy Shelnutt Milam of Newnan, GA. The graveside service is Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 11:00 A at Milton Fields, 1150 Birmingham Road, Milton, GA. The family will plan a celebration of life service in the spring. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

Bryan Reid Sanders

January 16, 1957 - January 6, 2024