William Kenneth "Ken" "Ken" Bryant, Sr. Sr.

William Kenneth "Ken" "Ken" Bryant, Sr. Sr. obituary, Fort Knox, KY

William Kenneth "Ken" "Ken" Bryant, Sr. Sr.

William Bryant, Sr. Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schmid Funeral Home - Mt. Washington on Jul. 23, 2025.

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William Kenneth "Ken" Bryant Sr. Born August 25, 1944 in Winchester, Tennessee to Willam and Flora Bryant passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025 after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. He no longer has to fight and is now at rest in the arms of his Lord and Savior. His strength, faith, and resilience were an inspiration to all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by William and Flora Bryant(parents) Susan Bryant(wife), Joyce Bryant(wife), Stephanie(child), and Barry Bryant(brother).

He is survived by his brother David "Dee Dee" Bryant, his children Kim Jones(Tim), Bill Bryant(Debbie) and Jeff Bryant. Grandchildren Brianna Shelby(Rodney), Kayla Wilson(Zach), Madison Ramsey(Jeremy), Sarai Laguna, Jeffery Jones "Bryant"(Emily), Austin Jones and Berlyn Jones. Great Grandchildren Xander Ramsey, Isaiah Jones, Gabriel Shelby, Rowan Ramsey, Emerson Wilson, Ella Jones and Isabelle Shelby. And all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A proud veteran, he honorably served in the United States Air Force and later dedicated 30 years of service to Norfolk Southern Railroad.

A devoted Kentucky Wildcats fan, he found joy in cheering on his team and spending time with those he loved. On September 26, 2021, he gave his life to the Lord at Mount Washington Missionary Baptist Church-a decision that brought him deep peace and purpose.

No matter the trials he faced, he never gave up. His determination, faith, and strength were a testament to the life he lived and the legacy he leaves behind

His funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday July 26, 2025 at the Mt. Washington Missionary Baptist Church and will be officiated by Reverend Zach Wilson with cremation to follow. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Saturday at the church prior to the service. A private inurnment will be held at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central at a later date

Ken loved the Lord's Prayer,

"Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen."

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