Nicolas James Nick Bryson, 15, of 332 Hollow View Drive Manheim died on Sunday, January 16, 2011 following an automobile accident in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of James D. Jim and Melannie Brugger Bryson of Manheim. Nick was a sophomore at the Manheim Central High School and he attended LCBC Church, Manheim where he was active in the youth group. He was a member of the Manheim Student Council, Manheim High School Football and Track Field. His interests included hunting, fishing, weight lifting, boating, wake boarding, tubing, X-box, music, Adam Sandler movies, loved food and loved the attention from the ladies.
Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers, Nathan D. and Brady W. Bryson both at home, maternal grandparents, Mary J. wife of Clifford Earle of Ephrata, maternal grandfather, Robert L. Brugger of Alabama, paternal grandmother, Rosemary Bryson of Ephrata, three uncles, John W. Bryson of Dover, Jeffrey Matthew Bryson of Ephrata, Robert Lee Brugger of Adamstown and aunt, Melissa Brugger Duvall of Ephrata. He was preceded in death by a paternal grandfather, John W. Bryson and cousin, Jeremiah Brugger.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service at the LCBC Church, 2392 Mount Joy Road, Manheim on Friday, January 21, 2011 at 5:00 PM. There will be viewing at the LCBC Church on Thursday evening from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and again at the church on Friday afternoon from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Additional Service for Nicolas will take place at the LCBC Church on Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 2:00 PM. Interment will be private in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ephrata. Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Nicks memory to Care for Our Kids Project (checks payable to MCSD Social Services Fund), 71 North Hazel Street, Manheim, PA 17545 to help pay for funeral expenses. Any excess funds will be used towards a scholarship in his memory.