Bryan entered into enternal peace to be with the Lord on October 9, 2020. Bryan was born on September 2, 1971 at Norfolk Community Hospital to the union of the late Franklin Lilly Sr.  & Marie Parker and his stepfather is Lawrence Parker . Bryan was predeceased by his oldest brother Franklin Lilly Jr in 1985. He leaves behind his Son Bryan Eugene Lilly Jr. and Grand Mother: Marie Barnes as well as his siblings. Sister: Patricia "Dee" (Gary), Brother: Michael (Charlina), Brother: Lawrence "Tad" (Natasha), Brother: La'Troy (Latarsha), Sister: Toriesha "Bunchie" (Jamel), and God Sister Linda. Bryan also had a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends left to cherish his memories.

Bryan graduated from Norview High School in Norfolk Virginia he was a proud member of the Norview Marching Pilots where his legacy of being an excellent saxophonist began. He continued his education at Norfolk State University where is majored in music and was a member of the Marching Spartans. Bryan later served in the United States Army. He also attended culinary  school in Missouri where he then became famous for more than just his cooking. In Missouri Bryan continued with his gift in music with entertaining all across that state. He was famously known for his excellent saxophone, guitar, piano playing, and his vocals. Everyone he ran across loved Bryan and even though 49 years seem to short, he touched so many people and will be truly missed.