William B. "Bill" Bryson Jr.

June 24, 1945 - October 29, 2017

William B. “Bill” Bryson, Jr., 72, of Muncy, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 at his home. Born June 24, 1945 in Watsontown, he was a son of the late William B. and Sarah M. (Phillips) Bryson, Sr.. He married the former Linda L. Middaugh, and together they celebrated 52 years of marriage. Bill enjoyed playing pool, and having his friends and family over to his home. Above all he loved spending time with his grandsons, especially building legos with them. Bill was also a charter member of the Muncy Valley Moose Lodge, Chapter #2222. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sisters, Jean Sellers of Muncy, Mary Shoemaker of Turbotville, Connie (Ronald) Moser of Montgomery, Carol Shoemaker of South Williamsport, and Ann (Ronald) Wommer; three brothers, Harry (Winifred) Bryson of Montgomery, Larry (Jeanie) Bryson of Montgomery, and Robert (Charlene) Bryson of Muncy; a daughter-in-law, Tina Bryson of Shallotte, NC; brother-in-law, Bruce (Charmaine) Middaugh of Muncy; two grandsons, Donald Bassett of Baltimore, MD and Sean (Amanda Campbell) Bassett of Hughesville; and two great-grandsons, Damian and Ethan Bassett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Greg Bryson; and a sister, Barbara Shoemaker. Funeral services will be held 11a.m. Friday, November 3 at McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E. Water Street, Hughesville, with Rev. James R. Pentz officiating. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Lycoming County SPCA, at http://lycomingspca.org/you-can-help/ways-to-help/. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com