Charles Bryson passed away.

[Skye]

I didn't see anyone post about this, but I hadn't heard from him in a month or so on Facebook, then I read all the condolence posts on the 26th, so I'm guessing that was the day. He'd been dealing with cancer for some time.

I never talked to him as much as I'd meant to. When I started turning a while back he was selling Crown tools and he just sent me two tools without telling me, never wanted anything in return. The 'from' address was from something to the effect of "The Foundation for Tiny Penis Syndrome", cool guy. He will be missed.

 

[redfishsc]

I didn't know Charles but I am always saddened when I hear of a fellow woodworker passing away. Especially someone with a sense of humor like that.


A friend of mine, an 88 year old lady, had her son-in-law (who is of the same humor breed as Charles) did a BUNCH of house repairs for her, and she wrote him a $400 check to cover materials and some spending money. When he cashed the check (and she got it back in the mail from the bank) he had written on the check "for: sexual favors".

 

[Padre]

May his soul rest in peace.

 

[gketell]

Thank you for letting us know.

Rest in Peace, Charles!

 

[Nick]

I never had the pleasure to meet Charles but communicated with him on the forums.
He will be missed
Rest in peace charles.

 

[cozee]

I have been MIA from pen turning for a good portion of this year. Nick sent me an email to inform me of Charles passing. I never met him personally either but knew him well from the forums. He will be missed.

For those interested, or possibly wanting to send condolences to the family, here is a link to his obituary . . .


http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/reporternews/obituary.aspx?n=charles-bryson&pid=147440589&fhid=12860


Rest in peace Charles.

 

[Bellsy]

Rest in peace Charles.

 

[MesquiteMan]

Charles was a really good guy. I "talked" with him via PM both here and at The Pen Shop numerous times. He lived in Abilene, I believe. He was hoping to come down for a visit some time but he never made it. I am really sorry to hear of his passing.

 

[TellicoTurning]

Thanks Greg for the Obit link... I only knew Charles from seeing him on the site... it's a shame to lose friends at such a young age... makes me appreciate my own health and to be aware of the mortality of us all...

Skye, thanks for letting us know.