Richard C. Bryant

BRYANT, RICHARD C.

Richard C. Bryant, of Flint, age 90, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at his residence. A Funeral Service will be held 10 AM Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Cemetery. The family will welcome visitors from 1-4 and 5-7 PM on Friday. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Dick was born in Flint, MI on September 6, 1923, son of the late Floyd and Gertrude (Karrer) Bryant. He graduated from Central High School in 1941. Dick proudly served his country in the U.S. Army after being drafted in 1941. He then married Phyllis I. Maxham in 1945 and she preceded him in death on October 6, 1999. He attended Flint Junior College. Dick was an accomplished musician and arranger. He played the keyboard at many venues throughout the country. Dick played many types of music but loved big band and standards. He loved to play the organ at Walli's Restaurant for 24 years during the Saturday Walli's Supper Club, Burton Senior Center and other senior centers and nursing homes. Dick worked as an Advertising Display Executive for the Flint Journal for 24 years, retiring in the late 80s'. Dick was a model father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His genuine heart and compassion for giving of himself to others will be greatly missed by his family who survive him: son, Richard S. (Gloria Mays) Bryant; daughter, Susan E. (Terry Schlosser) Bryant; grandchildren, Andrew, Kimberly, Nicole, Karen (Anthony); great-granddaughter, Analeigh. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and brother, Ken Bryant. Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com.