Bryan Dale Cottle, age 58, of St. George, Georgia, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Orange Park Medical Center following a brief illness. Born on May 7, 1968, in Leesburg, Florida, he was the beloved son of Bobbie Sue (Morrison) and Jimmy Wayne Cottle. 
Bryan was a loving father, devoted grandfather, cherished brother, and a fun uncle who brought joy to those around him. He loved to fish, scrap metal, and run around playing with the kids in the yard. 
Bryan was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind his children, Jessica Foy of North Carolina, Alexis Sounders of Indiana, and Noah Cohen of New York; brothers, James W. Cottle (Tammy Rose) of Bushnell, Larry W. Cottle (Rose Marie) of Macclenny, and Dwayne K. Cottle of St. George, Georgia; 13 grandchildren; along with several nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Blackburn-Curry Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. 
Arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. 904-259-2806.