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Joseph Bryant Obituary
Candler - Joseph Ervin Bryant "Joe B", 81, of Candler passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, surrounded by his children following a chronic illness. Born in Brevard, North Carolina, he grew up in "Scratch Ankle" Candler, and Murphy, North Carolina.
Joe was son to the late Joseph Claude Bryant and Ruth Lovingood Bryant Wilkey. He was also preceded in death his loving wife, Linda Elliott Bryant in 2017.
Joe leaves behind four children, Robbie Bryant (Dorothy), Jay Bryant (Ginger), Steve Bryant (Christy), and Julie Bryant Burnette (Kurt). He also had three grandchildren, Robbie Bryant (Stephanie), Sammi Bryant Franklin (Blake), and Natalie Bryant; four great-grandchildren plus one more on the way; his sisters, Claudine Bryant Stanberry and Diane Reames (Bob); two nieces and four nephews.
Joe served his country in the United States Air Force, stationed in Tampa, Florida where he met his wife, Linda. He returned home and went to work with Bell South, where he worked for 37 years until his retirement in 2001.
The memorial service for Joe will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home Patton Ave. with the Pastor Mike Anderson officiating. His family will receive friends from 5 - 6:30 p.m. prior to the service.
The online register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.
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Wayne savage
July 25, 2021
Joe was a good friend of mine. I will miss the conversations we use to have after we both retired......always had a story or joke to tell. We worked together for many years with the phone company. I will miss Joe!!
Gene Beaver
July 24, 2021
Grew up with Joe in Scratch Ankle. Learned to play music with him. Miss a old buddy. Wish the family all the best.
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Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Services - West Asheville1401 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806
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Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Services - West Asheville1401 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806
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