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Louis A. Bryant

Louis Bryant Obituary

BRYANT, LOUIS A., LT. COL., USA (Ret.)

On Friday, May 19, 2006. He is survived by his devoted wife, Carol A. Bryant; loving father of Courtney A. and Travis L. Bryant of Leesburg, VA; two sisters, Lola Smoak of Phoenix, AZ and Ruthie Wilson of Atlanta, GA; three brothers, Derwin Bryant of New Braunfels, TX, Henry Jr. and Tyree Robinson of Dallas, TX; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at LYLES FUNERAL CHAPEL, 630 S. 20th St., Purcellville, MD 20132. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 26, 2006 at Heritage Fellowship Church, 2501 Foxmill Rd., Reston, VA, where friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements by LYLES FUNERAL SERVICE, Serving Northern VA, Eric S. Lyles, Director, Lic. VA/MD/DC. 1-800-388-1913.

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Published by The Washington Post from May 24 to May 25, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Louis Bryant

Sponsored by MARVIN AND RUTH CAULTON.

20 Entries

Shanna(former Fairfax Stars plyaer) Tutt

June 15, 2006

To Courtney and Family,

My family and I were sadden by the loss of your father. Although we only saw him in passing at many many games and on the day of God calling him home. I know you carry fond memeories and he will be deeply missed but NEVER forgotten. Our prayers are with you and your family in this time of saddeness! Hang in there and God bless!

William Bryant

May 31, 2006

Louis and I met at Hacienda Heights Elementary in El Paso a long time ago. We continued to be clasmates, friends and eventually graduated from Bel Air in 1969. We shared many life experiences. I was also a member of that "award-winning" singing group. Louis was a great friend, a great man, and a great soldier. I will miss my "cousin"; and I will never forget him.

Fred(Freddie) Griffin

May 29, 2006

I first met Louis at Bel-Air high school,and from the first I met him we seemed to click right away. His mild demeanour was very infectious. Some may not know it but Louis was also not a bad singer in his day as we briefly had a quartet which even won a talent contest.I know for a fact that he's gone to pick up that big fat paycheck that we all strive for. Lot's of love my brother and I'll see you when I get there.

Larry E. & Wanda Cobb Finnen

May 29, 2006

To Carol and family, (Ruthie/Lola,et al),

Sorry we never met, but know that the things which I have read in this medium a test to the Louis I knew. Just wanted to use this opportunity to acknowledge the mutual loss of a great American and friend. I recall him from (1963) our days living in the "Heights" in El Paso, Tx. It seems we thought we could really sing in those days. We then matriculated through 4 years of Bel Air High (Class of 69)and 2 yrs at UTEP. WE WILL MEET AGAIN in that land of no more Good-bye(s). Will you Come and join US there?????????

LOVE TO ALL,

"FISH"

George and Mary Johnson

May 26, 2006

We would like to express our heart-felt condolences to the Bryant family.

We had the pleasure of meeting the Bryant family during basketball season. Courtney was on our daughter's team.

Lou was a very devoted and family oriented young man. Whenever you saw him, he always had a very kind and pleasant smile.

sharon smith

May 26, 2006

Lou and I worked together at SAIC. Talk about a wonderful, kind, happy man. He was always sharing stories with me at the front desk of things he had done with his family over the weekend, or when he would make a trip back to Texas. So dedicated to family, to work and friends. I will always remember his beautiful smile. With deepest sympathy to his family.

Margita Rushing

May 26, 2006

Although I knew Lou because of work, my fond memories of Lou will always be that of a family man and strong father figure. I truly enjoyed our conversations about our children, the various activities they were involved in, and how they kept us on the go. Your presence will surely be missed, Lou. My heart goes out to your family.

Christopher Boyd

May 25, 2006

Louis was one of those rare roll models we strive to emulate. I remember Louis in El Paso when I was a very young child (he used to remind me of those times), I remember him at FT Hood taking command. When I took command 12 years later I couldn't help but think about Lou. The loss is immeasurable to my family, my grandparents (Ruth and Marvin) especially. We will miss him. My prayers go out to Carol and the kids.

chris

Carmen Matthews

May 25, 2006

Lou was the true meaning of a distinguished gentlemen. It is still hard to believe that he is gone and that he will never just walk into my office again to say "Wassup Carmen". He was a dedicated family man to his wife Carol and children Courtney & Travis. I express my deepest sympathy to his entire family and you are in my everyday thoughts and prayers.

I will always remember him and that smile that could light up a room.

Flecia Dahir

May 25, 2006

Lou was a wonderful and a delightful person to work for. When he transferred to the Decision Systems Division, I was a bit nervous because I didn’t know what kind of a manager he would be. Once I got to know him better, I was excited to know that he was an excellent person to work with. He had a wonderful way of communicating with fellow employees of all ages and ranks. Everyone at work felt comfortable not only talking to him but asking for professional advice. The young/junior level employees considered him not only a leader, but a mentor who helped guide their professional goals.

He also had a way of making everyone laugh. Every Friday was our division meeting which Lou led. Although important information was discussed, he also created an environment in which we could laugh, tell jokes, or indirectly poke at policies and projects. He gave his team the freedom to feel comfortable enough to express their thoughts and ideas openly.

There are a lot of good people in this world, but there are a few that really stand out. Lou Bryant was one of those few people who outshined the rest.

Tony and Ethel Woodson

May 24, 2006

Lou, you were a great neighbor. Your winsome personality affected the entire neighbor, always on the ready with an honest simile and unpretentious conversation. We admired your devotion to family and the legacy of love of family, confidence, pride and ambition you and Carol provided for Courtney and Travis. You will be missed but rest assured, both your daughter and son will continue to make you proud. Until we meet again, well done good and faithful servant.

Tony and Ethel Woodson

Margaret Hayes

May 24, 2006

My deepest condolences to the Bryant Family. Lou's love and pride was always present when he spoke of you.

Lou was the definition of a good colleague. He approached his work with a smile, was always ready to provide help or to take on the responsibility. He made us happy here at EBR. We will miss him greatly.

Lou's positive and outgoing nature will be recalled by all. Below are sentiments expressed by a part-time colleague, Diego Mantilla, from Ecuador, who comments that while he didn't know Lou for long, he was impressed by his dynamism, his friendliness, and his work spirit. Diego also extends his condolences to Lou's family.

Antes que nada, me ha impresionado la noticia de la muerte repentina de Lou Bryant, no le conoci por mucho tiempo, pero me impresiono su dinamismo, su amigabilidad y espiritu de trabajo. se que es una perdida para todos, y comparto el sentimiento de pesar y solidadridad con la familia que debe rodear EBR el día de hoy.

Richard Hayes

May 24, 2006

Lou was a valuable colleague, a great friend, and a very real gentleman. He was also a devoted father who kept us all informed about his children and his pride in them. We at EBR will miss him as a person and as a co-worker

LENORE CAULTON-DOWNEY

May 24, 2006

LOUIS WAS A CHILDHOOD FRIEND WHO ALWAYS TOOK ME SERIOUSLY WHEN EVERYONE ELSE DEEMED ME TO YOUNG TO UNDERSTAND. I CAN'T BELIEVE HE IS GONE AND I HAVE YET TO COME TO GRIPS WITH THAT AS A REALITY.

LOUIS WAS THE SON MY PARENTS NEVER HAD AND WAS ALWAYS THERE TO MAKE THEM FEEL SPECIAL AND LOVED. MY MOTHER COULD ALWAYS DEPEND ON LOUIS TO SEND HER FLOWERS WHICH WOULD SEND HER HEART A FLUTTER.

WE WERE ALL SO PROUD OF HIM AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AS THE GENTLEMAN HE WAS.

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY.

LENORE CAULTON-DOWNEY

MARVIN CAULTON

May 24, 2006

LOUIS WAS AN OUTSTANDING YOUNG MAN. HE WAS ONE OF THE MOST EXCEPTIONAL MEN I HAVE EVER MET. HE WAS SUPPORTIVE OF HIS FAMILY AND ALWAYS SHOWED COMPASSION AND DEDICATION TO THE ONES HE LOVED.

MY WIFE AND I ARE BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN LOUIS AND ARE DEEPLY SADDENED BY HIS PASSING.

WE ARE COMFORTED BY THE KNOWLEDGE THAT IF THE MEASURE OF A MAN GAINS HIM ACCESS TO HEAVEN THEN LOUIS IS IN HIS RIGHTFUL PLACE.

WITH DEEP SYMPHATHY,

MARVIN AND RUTH CAULTON

EL PASO, TEXAS

Joseph Bonnet

May 24, 2006

I first met Lou when he came to replace me as the Army ROTC Battalion Commander and PMS at Georgetown University. After Lou retired, we had the opportunity to collaborate on several Joint Command and Control projects. I liked and respected him immensely for his humor, intellect and willingess to give selflessly to any project. I/we all have been blessed by knowing Lou. We offer our deepest sympathy and pray for his family during this most difficult period.

Jonelle Glosch

May 24, 2006

Our sincerest sympathies to Lou's family- your loss is felt by all of us at EBR. I enjoyed the morning times in our company fitness center when Lou would challenge me to a more intense workout- who could keep up with him? He always had a smile and a word of encouragement for every effort no matter how small- "just keep trying," he would say. We miss his smile and his laughter in our halls, just as you miss him at home.

Doug Stetson

May 24, 2006

Our brief business relationship promised a warm friendship. I will miss Lou, and convey my heartfelt condolences to his family.

Karen Lewis

May 24, 2006

Our deepest sympathies to the Bryant family. Lou was one of the nicest people we've ever known.

Steve Shaker

May 24, 2006

Lou: Such a great person. He was a true leader and manager. He was a completely devoted family man, so proud of his kids and wife. He was my friend and colleague and I will greatly miss him.

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