Chuck Bryant

1956 - 2016

Chuck Bryant was born on April 2, 1956, in Andalusia, Alabama where he graduated from Andalusia High. He received a BA from Harding University and a master's degree at the University of Alabama. From 1985 until 1994 he was a Trust Counselor in the Miami-Dade Public Schools, and from 1994 until his death he worked for Peace Education Foundation as a trainer, then Director of Teacher Education, where he taught others conflict resolution throughout the United States and internationally. Chuck completed fifty-nine marathons. According to Wikipedia, he was the first amputee to complete a marathon in all fifty states and D.C. He loved the outdoors, hiking, national parks, traveling, music, "discussing" politics and religion, and good food. He was an active member of Coral Gables Congregational Church, where he sang in the choir. Chuck is survived by his wife Jan Roelofs; his mother Edith Bryant of Montgomery, Alabama; brothers Keith Bryant (Alabama) and Kim Bryant (California); sister Marilyn (Bob) Adkins (California); his stepsons Julian and Benjamin DelRio, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and hundreds of friends. He was predeceased by his father, Chalmers Bryant. Services were held. Donations to the Peace Education Foundation.