Bryan Footman

Bryan Footman was born on August 28, 1960 in Wilmington, Delaware to John and Georgia Footman who are both deceased. He transitioned at his home on August 9, 2022.

Bryan, also called "Big Foot", received his early childhood education at George Gray Elementary School. He graduated from Howard High School. After school he worked at Dupont Chestnut Run moving furniture for 8 years. After that he moved on to working as a self employed landscaper. He would be cutting grass all around the neighbor's houses and beyond. He was very well known and liked by so many people all over Wilmington.

Bryan's main hobby was basketball which he played for Howard High School Varsity Team. Bryan was also a Price's Park Legend in street balling, people loved to watch him play. Later in life his passion became landscaping, trimming people's grass and fixing his lawnmowers.

Bryan is preceded in death by his parents Georgia and John Footman and his brother, Bernard Footman.

Bryan is survived by his brothers George, David, and Kevin Footman and his nieces Frances Stanley, Shanika Ross, Gwen Shaw and Kierra Footman, and great grand nieces and nephews Antoinette, Cur'nya, Wyzeir, Zylier, Shyla, Hakeem, Junior, Angelina, Joseph, Demca, Daria, Derrick, Cornelius and many other relatives and friends. Previous Events


Public Viewing


AUG 19. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET)

House of Wright Mortuary - Wilmington
208 East 35th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802

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Celebration of Life


AUG 19. 11:00 AM (ET)

House of Wright Mortuary - Wilmington
208 East 35th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802

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Resting Place


AUG 19 (ET)

Silverbrook Cemetery
3300 Lancaster Ave
Wilmington, DE 19805

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