Mr. Charles Horace Bryan,Resided in Gainesville, Florida. Born in the rural community of Madison Georgia July 14, 1937 - Passed October 12, 2023 at age 86.Mr. Bryan joined the Georgia National Guard in 1956 and was later assigned to the U.S. Army reserve. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961. Selected for Army Military Intelligence in 1965 Mr. Bryan Served in Vietnam. He was appointed Warrant Officer in 1968, later reporting to Seoul Korea in 1970 and was assigned to Defense Investigative Services, Gainesville Florida in 1971.In 1976 Mr. Bryan was assigned to Panama City, Panama, He was later assigned to Nuremberg Germany in 1979. In October 1983 Mr.Bryan retired as Warrant Officer Four at Fort Stewart Georgia. In 1984 he joined the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division retiring in 2005.Charles was a great fan of the Georgia Bulldogs, NASCAR, Atlanta Falcons & Braves.Charles was a proud member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 990 Gainesville, Florida. He enjoyed boating, golf and socializing with friends and family.In 1961 Charles married Samanthia Robbins in Madison Georgia later having two children Michele and Scott.Survivors - Samanthia Bryan, Spouse, Michele Rosen, daughter, Scott Bryan, son.Funeral Service Visitation and Memorial will be held at 6:00 PM, October 19, 2023, Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida. Burial will be held at the Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell Florida, October 20, 2023 at 10:00 A.M.In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to Haven Hospice at www.beyourhaven.org. Funeral Service Thursday, October 19, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL 32609 US 352-378-2528 Funeral Home Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL - 32609 US 352-378-2528