Bryan A. Chastain, 59, of Dawsonville, died March 4, 2018.

Born Feb. 20, 1959, Bryan was a lifelong resident of Dawson County.  He worked as a truck driver for most of his life, driving for multiple companies and most recently for Koch Foods.  A loving father and grandfather, he enjoyed spending time outdoors.  He was a member of Dawsonville Church of God of Prophecy.

Survivors include his son, Travis Chastain of Dawsonville; daughter and son-in-law, Brittany and Brody Hughes of Dawsonville; mother, Clara Rowell of Dawsonville; grandchildren, Mason Chastain, Landon Hughes, Sutton Hughes; sisters and brothers-in-law, Deborah and Jim Rovinelli of Jefferson, Sharon Topping of St. Petersburg, Fla., Donna and Tom Waters of Dawsonville; nephews, Garrett Topping, Cole Waters; niece, Savana Waters; various other relatives also survive.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. March 6 at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brody Hughes and Rev. James Kanaday officiating.  Interment followed in Dawsonville Memorial Gardens.

The family received friends at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. March 5.

Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville was in charge of the arrangements.