Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant ("KryptKeeper"), age 56, passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2023 after suffering and fighting with stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. Although Tim was able to battle and survive Breast Cancer in the early 2000s, his Pancreatic Cancer was found too late for him to win the battle.

Tim was born in Newport, TN. He was raised in the Bybee/Centerview community by his parents Jessie George Parker and Virginia Faye Parker Lawson, who precede him in death. He graduated from Cocke County High School in 1985. He joined the Army in 1985 and was Honorably Discharged in 1993. He came home a Special Forces Veteran. After returning home, he worked in the funeral business for many years and owned his own used car business - Bryant's Auto. After retiring from the car business, Tim enjoyed "Tim Time" to help out friends and family with whatever they needed him to help with day or night.

Tim is survived by his devoted loving wife Candy ("Neonata"). Their children Fletcher ("Chop Chop") Bryant, Jesse ("Boo Boo") Bryant, Samantha ("Bambino") Hill, Joseph Hill, and Brittany (Steven) Black. Grandchildren Isaac, Jesse, Elisabeth, and Sarah Black. Brother Brian Parker, sister Kim Parker Wise, sisters by marriage Julie ("TunaQueen") (Cory) Lewis and Jodi ("Ding-Ding") Raleigh. His memory will live on with several other brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncle. Special friends Robert Peterson ("Mr. Bob), Terry (Judy) Dawson, Scott and Josh Brown, Mark Valentine and Tonya. Tim loved to ride motorcycles and cherished the brotherhood and sisterhood of his biker family.

Tim loved to put his knees in the wind and explore to find beautiful waterfalls. Due to his previous battle with Cancer and past military experiences, Tim believed you should always cherish every minute and live life to the fullest. His theory was, "If you want to do it then do it. Who cares!!!"

There will be 2 Celebration of Life events for Tim. The first will be on February 11 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Centerview Ruritan Club Building 103 Airport Road Bybee TN 37713 which will also be a spaghetti dinner/auction benefit to support Candy. Feel free to bring pictures and stories to share. The second will be at a later date and will be announced when the time comes.

The family sends their sincerest thank you to everyone who has called, texted, and messaged during Tim's illness over the past month. Candy will try to continue fulfilling some of Tim's dreams and adventures and appreciates you all for standing by her and helping her and helping her carry on his dreams.

Arrangements by Alder Funeral Home.