Billy Karl BRYANT

BRYANT, Billy Karl Billy Karl Bryant, 81, of Dacula died December 20, 2015. Billy, also known as B.K., was born in Blakely, Georgia on October 9, 1934. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and beloved grandfather. As a young man, he attended Mercer University was recruited as an athlete by University of Michigan. He married his high school sweetheart, Glenda Tiner, and had four children, whom he raised in Atlanta. His family was active in Decatur First Baptist. B.K. was a respected general contractor who built commercial buildings all over Atlanta before he retired in 2004. He was known as a man of integrity who loved life and his family. He always had a story to make you smile. He loved flying and was recognized in November with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for 50 years of safe flying. He was able to combine his love of flying and his love for people by flying regular Angel Flights, which transported sick children and adults and their families to medical facilities outside of their geographical reach. B.K. also loved golfing and was a long-time member of the Atlanta Athletic Club and current member of the Georgia Club in Athens. B.K. is survived by his wife of 62 years, Glenda Tiner Bryant, his children: Lisa Bryant Brannon, Russell Tiner Bryant, and Todd Howell Bryant, and eight grandchildren: Michael and Sean Brannon, Tara Bryant, Parker, Meg, and Cole Bryant, Randy Aragon, and Chelsea Bryant. He was preceded in death by his son, Bill Bryant. A small family service is planned for January. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Angel Flight Soars, Inc. 2000 Airport Road, Suite 227, Atlanta, GA 30341 AngelFlightSoars. org or 770.452.7958