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Alan Bryant Sr.

1930 - 2016

Alan Bryant Sr. obituary, 1930-2016, Chicago, IN

BORN

1930

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Alan Bryant Obituary

Alan Bryant, Sr. was born in Lake Village, Arkansas to Robert and Martha Hymes Bryant on May 2, 1930. Alan moved to Chicago, IL, where he was raised by his grandparents Lee and Edna Matthews. Alan was united in Holy Matrimony to Rosita Nelson. As result of this union nine children were born. In 2003, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Gloria Spencer. As result of this union he inherited two step-children. Alan graduated from McKinley High School and attended Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois. He trained at Life Underwriters Training Council from 1961-1963 and also attended Insurance Management School in 1967 and 1984. He joined the US Air Force in 1951 and served for two years. He received a National Defense Service Medal and served as a laborer and clerk for the US Naval Ordinance Plant in Forrest, Illinois. He joined and served as a deacon at First Baptist Church. In 1956 he opened up his own insurance agency, Alan Bryant Insurance Agency. Alan peacefully passed away on January 19, 2016. Preceded in death by mother, Martha Swansey; Honey and Edna Hines; brothers Robert Bryant, Willie Bryant, and Larry Bryant; and Rosita Nelson. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Gloria Bryant,children Alan (Jackie) Bryant Jr., Arlene (Keith) Eldridge Jr., Terry (Beatrice) Bryant, Sr., Cynthia Clark, Margaret Vaughn, Joseph (Leticia) Bryant, Sr., Elaine Bryant, John (Carrie Strunk) Bryant, Gloria (Calvin) Burnett; James C. (Tracey Bryant) Ward, III, Janean (Antonio) Starms, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016, at New Bethel Fellowship, COGIC, 110 W. 43rd Avenue, Gary, IN 46408. Visitation will begin at 9:00am and services at 11:00am. Superintendent Pastor Kevin Warren, Officiating Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jan. 24 to Jan. 29, 2016.

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Michael H, & Ermalene D. Gault Sr

February 4, 2016

Margaret, Terry & Family,

Your father is at peace. Think of the good times and smile. May the Most High God bring you peace during this time. Back in the days at HMHS...

Nile McCoy

January 29, 2016

Godspeed Deacon Bryant:
from the friends of Kelli Brown Barnett.
Nile B. McCoy
Beverly Hunt McCoy
Branford FL

Charles Meadows

January 29, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Quiana Stone

January 27, 2016

I am praying for you all during this time. I know my Aunt Gloria loved and cherished her husband. May the memories of him bring you comfort as you celebrate a life well lived.

A. M.

January 26, 2016

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

Carolyn Bishop-Bailey

January 24, 2016

To Gloria Bryant and Children, Mr. Bryant was my Mom's insurance agent when I was growing up. And I reached adult hood, I would see him out and about and He was one insurance agent that never forgot a face and was always full of conversation. May he rest and may God give the Bryant family strength during tis difficult hour. Carolyn Bishop-Bailey and Bee Bishop

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New Bethel Fellowship, COGIC

110 W. 43rd Avenue, Gary, IN

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11:00 a.m.

New Bethel Fellowship, COGIC

110 W. 43rd Avenue, Gary, IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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