Name: Visitation for Larry Bryant
Start: 2016-05-19T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Danville

Larry Bryant

Danville- Larry Bryant, "I'm the luckiest man alive!" This was my husband's and our dad's favorite saying, unfortunately he lost his very strong and always positive life to cancer Thursday, May 12, 2016.

Larry was born in Champaign, IL to Mark Joseph and Helen Opal (Yeazel) Bryant November 29, 1939.

Larry and Diana K. Hamm married at the Church of Christ in Georgetown, IL on July 16, 1966. She survives.

Also surviving are sons, Mark (Jill) Bryant of Danville and Chad (Jenna) Bryant of Mahomet, IL. He was an amazing grandpa to all five of his grandchildren, Lohgan, Sydne, Karsyn, Rance and Karolyne. Larry's sister, Linda (Harold) Ware of Sidell, IL; sister-in-law, Connie (Dave) VanVekoven, North Carolina; brother-in-law, Ray Hamm of Ridge Farm, IL; sister-in-law's, Debbie (Randy) Smith of Louisville, KY and Cindy (Mark) Jackson of Georgetown, IL; several loved and very special nieces and nephews; his faithful dogs, Clemmi, Hope, Josie, Amigo, Bugzi and Chewie also survive.

Larry graduated from Jamaica High School in 1957. He was a member of the Illinois National Guard. Larry worked for Davies Packing Company before starting his automotive career with Barkman Chevrolet in 1964. After several years in the automobile sales industry he became co-owner of Bryant Chevrolet Buick in Attica, Indiana. He was a member of the Chevrolet Legion of Leaders for over 20 years. Larry loved most sports and most of all, his grandchildren's activities. Larry had a true passion for his cars. After he was married and his sons were born, priorities changed for him. He became the best husband, dad, baseball coach, motocross crew chief and just an absolutely amazing man for his family.

Anyone who had the opportunity to know or talk to Larry knew what an interesting person he was, always caring for other people, willing to lend a helping hand or share a story. Larry had a passion for helping all animals find homes, or to keep them out of harm's way!

My husband, I so loved our almost 50 years of marriage. I'll miss you so but have so much that will be with me forever!

Our dad and mentor, You taught us that love, hard and smart work, determination and caring for the other person will get us far! We are so blessed to have had a dad that cared, believed and loved us boys no matter what!

In Lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Vermilion County Animal Shelter Foundation, PO Box 965, Danville, IL 61834.

A celebration of Larry's life will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville with Pastor Raymie Gordon officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00-7:00 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in Larry's name to the Vermilion County Animal Shelter Foundation, P.O. Box 965 Danville, IL 61834. Please join Larry's family in sharing videos, photos and memories on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

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Published by Journal & Courier on May 17, 2016.

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Don Marshall

May 18, 2016

Larry will be missed terribly. His caring and concern for his customers , animals, and especially family set high goals for all of us to achieve. Don Marshall

May 18, 2016

Very sorry for your loss. We can turn to God and he is ready to grant us comfort. Psalms 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress." May he prove to be your source of strength at this time of bereavement.

Betsy Marshall

May 18, 2016

My favorite memory, among many, was Larry always telling us about what date it was. Like 2/2/02. I can hear him say "do you know what today is?" Customers, employees, Don and I were blessed to have the Bryant men join the dealership and become friends. It was never a dull moment with their smiles and winning ways with all of us. Larry, you were a great guy to know. I was truly sadden to hear you were gone. My love and prayers to your family. Mark , I know you will miss him terribly. I miss my Dad every day so I know how it is. Just remember the love. It's with you always.
Betsy Marshall

Beth and Larry York

May 17, 2016

We are so sorry to learn of Larry's passing - too soon for sure. We enjoyed bringing our dogs with us to the dealership and chatting with him about our animal rescue efforts. He had so many wonderful stories about his little four-legged furbabies. We share in your grief at losing this wonderful friend.