Harry Bryant

1939 - 2021

Bryant, Harry
Harry E. "Ed" Bryant, age 81, of Pickerington, OH. Surrounded by family, Ed passed peacefully Friday, August 13, 2021. Ed was born 12/30/1939 to the late Charlie and Hazel (Lyons) Bryant in Paintsville, KY. His family relocated to Logan, OH where he spent his youth and graduated from Logan High School. He met Julia "Judy" Klingler at a high school football game in Columbus. They went on to be married for 60 years. Ed worked and retired from the phone company, formerly Ohio Bell. Ed was a longtime member of Peace United Methodist Church in Pickerington. Ed loved to golf, watching Ohio State football, and attending Pickerington Central Tigers football games. But, above all, Ed loved his family and friends! Ed is preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Hazel, brother Charles "Chuck", sister Alice (Hartman), little sister Sharlamae and his son Todd Bryant. Ed is survived by his loving wife, Judy; sons, Tom (Julie) Bryant and Tim (Angela) Bryant; grandchildren, Zachary Gray (Allie), Kylie Bryant (Angelo Agostinelli), Zachary Bryant, Emily Bryant (Kyle Proffitt), Olivia Bryant (Dylan Geiser), Madison Crist, Jayla Bryant; great grandchildren, Jacob Smart and Caleb Bryant; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family wishes to thank everyone for their love, prayers and support during this difficult time. Also, a special thank you to the Mt. Carmel Hospice nurses who took excellent care of Ed and his family. Leaf Cremation of Ohio will handle the arrangements. A Celebration of Life will take place later, date and location TBD.