LUKE BRYANT Obituary

Luke T. Bryant Entered Heaven on Thursday, January 13, 2011 in Tacoma. He was born in Orlando, Florida on May 20, 1927 to Lawrence A. Bryant and Pearl Wright. Luke was drafted into the army and transferred to Fort Lewis in 1946. It was there that he met and married his love, Maggie Simmons. They were married for 57 years. Luke was a loving husband, father grandfather, and friend. After finishing barbering school, Luke was employed by the Veterans Administration and worked there for 37 years as well as having his own shop on Tacoma Ave. Upon retiring from the V.A. he barbered in his home until he was physically unable to do so. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church for 64 years and loved every opportunity he had to attend. Luke is survived by two daughters, Candace Cooper and Gwendolyn Gilbertson, two grandsons, Jesse and Joel Gilbertson, two brothers, Lawrence (Alene) Bryant, Jerry, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation begins on Thursday, Jan. 20th from 2-9 PM at Mt. View Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 11:00AM, Friday, Jan 21st, 2011 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 4818 E. Portland Ave. Interment at Mt. View Memorial Park. Please sign online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com

Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jan. 19, 2011.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Thomas & Sue Lewis

January 25, 2011

Luke was such an endearing man. I always looked forward to any time spent with him, and truly felt blessed in having him and his family as part of my life. Luke was a wonderful, gracious man that will always have a secure place in my heart... and I will miss him.

Lynn Victor

January 20, 2011

I remember Candace and Gwen from my days at Curtis High school. Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. He must have been a very fine man to raise two wonderful ladies. My prayers are with you.

Brian Jenkins class of 71

January 19, 2011

Mr. Bryant was such and wonderful person and he will truly be missed. Mr. Bryant used to cut my father's (George Green) hair. When my dad was ill, Mr. Bryant would go to the hospital and cut my dad's hair. He trimmed it the last time right before my father passed away in 1994. Mr. Bryant has cut my brother Ron's hair since he was a teenager. When my twin boys were about 5 years old and I brought them to Tacoma to visit, Mr. Bryant was the only one I wanted to cut my boys' hair. He was so wonderful with them. They are 10 years old now but still remember and talk about Mr. Bryant. The boys and I are very saddened by Mr. Bryant's passing. We want Candace, Gwyendolyn, Mr. Bryant's brothers and family to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I know that Mr. Bryant is with the Lord and reunited with his beloved Maggie. May God bless each of you and give you peace and comfort at this time.

Bev, Joseph and Robert Giuffre (Bridgewater, MA)

Beverley Giuffre

January 19, 2011

Trust in the Lord with all your heart lean not on your own understanding. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. I will miss Mr Luke. He was like a father to me. He had cut my hair since I was 16yrs old. Now I'm 70.
Joseph W. Miller, Sr. and Family

Joseph Miller, Sr.

January 19, 2011

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. May God bless you and your family. I will miss Mr. Luke. He was like a father to me. He had cut my hair since I was about 16 yrs of age. Now I'm 70. He is now with the love of his life, Mrs Bryant. Joseph Miller, Sr. and Family.

Joseph Miller, Sr

January 19, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God bless you and family at this time. Ruby T. Harris and family

January 19, 2011

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