Bryson Andrew Self

Bryson Andrew Self

May 28, 1949 - October 14, 2025 . Lincolnton, North Carolina

Bryson Andrew Self (affectionately known as "Bright Sun"), 76, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025. He was born on May 28, 1949, in Gastonia, North Carolina, the son of the late John Lester Self and Bonnie Lou McClean Self.

Bryson worked in the pest control industry, beginning at age 18 and continuing until his retirement. Bryson's greatest devotion was to God and his family. A gifted musician, Bryson was known for his ability to play nearly any instrument by ear, and he shared this gift with many throughout his life.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beverly Diane Owens Self; and by his five children, Dale Lester Self, Wendy Oyola (Abe Oyola), Reba Lynn Wright, Marissa Cooper Winstead (Marshall Winstead), and John Andrew Self (Lacrissa Jacobs). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Briona, Lauren, Kristen, Devin, Tyler, Hailey, Paige, Madison, John Jr., Elissa, and Serenity; and 8 great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel, located at 1503 S York Road, Gastonia, NC 28052. Funeral services will follow immediately at 3:00 pm. Please join us in celebrating the life of Bryson Self.

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com

A Tribute to Bryson ("Daddy")

Daddy was endlessly creative - a true craftsman who could build anything from furniture to houses. If he didn't know how to do something, he would teach himself. He even invented his own game, lemon ball, as a young boy, and that inventive spirit followed him throughout life.

His love for Jesus was deep and unwavering. He didn't follow the crowd - Daddy made his own rhythm and danced to it with joy. He loved music, and preferred the oldies. His favorite past time when his children were younger, was having a big group of neighborhood kids come to visit and all of them watching the 10 Commandments movie, and cooking hamburgers, or he and the family would pile in the station wagon and take their friends to the Belmont drive in for family night. Bryson's beloved cat, Keekee, was often found beside him as he soaked in the sun on the porch, hummingbirds fluttering nearby.

Daddy was the spiritual anchor of our family. He knew the Bible cover to cover and was the one we turned to with questions about faith. He prayed daily for every single family member by name.

He often asked God to allow him to do "one big work" for the Kingdom. What he didn't realize was that he already had - in raising five God-fearing children and helping to guide multiple grandchildren in faith, love, and purpose.

We will forever cherish the music, the wisdom, the laughter, and the love he gave us.