Bryan Edward Peden

Bryan Edward Peden, 45, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Lee Peden, and mother, Robin Usitalo. He is survived by his wife, Laura Brown Peden; two children: Riley Adele and Houston Alexander Peden; his grandfather, John Houston Peden of Douglasville, four siblings: Tina Brown of Indianapolis, Indiana; Jimmy Peden and Josh Turner (Nikki) of Douglasville, Georgia; Jason Peden (Samantha) of Athens, Georgia; mother-in-law Ginny Brown of Franklin TN; stepmother Debbie Peden of Carrollton, GA and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He served his country for four years in the U. S. Army, worked at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a machinist, and served in a management position at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for a little over ten years.

Bryan was an active member of Burnt Hickory Baptist Church in Powder Springs, Georgia. Prior to his move to the Dallas, Georgia, he faithfully attended both Central Baptist and First Baptist Church in Douglasville, Georgia where he enjoyed going on numerous construction based mission trips. He loved spending time with his children, his brothers, and watching the University of Georgia football games.

In lieu of flowers, donations designated for Mission Trips may be made in Bryan’s memory to Burnt Hickory Baptist Church, or online @ < http://www.burnthickory.com >

Memory books for the children will be made from pictures of Bryan and his loved ones. The family requests that you upload your photos here on his tribute page under "share a memory".

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 24, 2018, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church, 5145 Due West Rd NW, Powder Springs, GA, 30127. The celebration of life will take place at the church at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 25.