Jerry Bryant

FINDLAY - Jerry Lee Bryant, 80, of Findlay, passed away peacefully with his loving wife, Carolyn by his side, Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Jerry was born April 4, 1943, in Galion, OH to James and Bernice (Bea) Bryant. He married Carolyn MacAdam September 11, 1965.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Carolyn Bryant, daughters Julie Bryant of Gallatin,TN, Suzanne (Mark) Kirk of Findlay, granddaughters Madison and Morgan Kirk of Columbus, OH, and brother-in-law Tom (Claire) MacAdam of Hanson, MA, and sister-in-law Frances MacAdam of Bloomfield Hills, MI.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bill and Tom Bryant, and brother-in-law William MacAdam.

Jerry graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy. He was the owner of Crawford County Physical Therapy practice in Galion, OH and had physical therapy contracts with several hospitals in Upper Sandusky, OH, Bucyrus, OH, Willard, OH and Galion, OH.

Jerry was a member of First Lutheran Church in Findlay. He loved his family, playing golf, his church and working outside. He was a hard worker, coached Young Miss Softball, and traveling fast pitch girls softball team, and always supported his daughters and granddaughters in their musical/acting and sport activities. He was an avid gardener and recently completed the Master Gardener course and was given Master Gardener status.

Visitation will be from 4-6pm Friday, March 15, 2024, at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, 205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, Ohio 45840. Jerry's memorial service will begin at 11am, Saturday, March 16, 2024, with visitation from 10-11am at First Lutheran Church, 109 East Lincoln Street, Findlay, Ohio, 45840, with the Rev. Tucker O'Leary officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jerry's name can be made to First Lutheran Church. Online condolences can be shared with the family by visiting coldrencrates.com. He had a smile that could light up a room and will be missed by all.