Jimmie Eugene Bryant

Jimmie Eugene Bryant was born on May 4, 1943, to Eugene and Opal Lee (Hunter) Bryant. He departed this life at his Everton, Missouri, home May 9, 2016, following a brief illness. Jimmie was 73 years old.

He attended Greenfield Elementary School his first seven years and graduated from Everton High School in 1961.

Jimmie Bryant and Sara Ann Grant were married in Harrison, Arkansas, on June 24, 1961. They were privileged to spend almost 55 years together. To this union three children were born: Jeffrey Ray Bryant, Suzanne Elaine Bryant Taylor and Krista Jean Bryant Delk.

Jimmie worked for two years at Lily Tulip, worked with his dad in the cattle business and then went to work at the age of 21 for Empire District Electric Company. He worked 34 years, retiring from Empire at the age of 55 to do what he loved best, spending time with his family and taking care of his farm and cattle.

He never tired of reminiscing his high school basketball days with his team mates that went to  State, winning third in 1960 and second in 1961. He enjoyed attending his children and grandchildren’s ball games, missing very few.

He was a member of the Everton Christian Church, serving as an elder and Sunday School superintendent.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sara; son, Jeffrey and wife, Julie Bryant; daughter, Suzanne and husband, Greg Taylor; two sisters: Lou Ann and husband, Joe Hampton; Janie and husband, David “Butch Watson; a sister-in-law, Beverly; and brother-in- law, James Atkinson: nine grandchildren: Kolby, Hannah, Logan, Hunter, Hailey, Shay, Zane, Raegan and Kynlee Bryant of the home; two great grandchildren Ella and Rylynn; two step-granddaughters: Cassie and Shauna and their children Brody, Bryndle, Bristol and Brooks and nieces and nephews, Tim, Brad, Shelly, Matt, Mark and Abby and their spouses.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Gene and Opal Bryant; his daughter, Krista Bryant Delk; son-in-law, Doug Brown; and his in-laws, Billy and Norma Jean Grant.

He was a loving, pleasant, good hearted, God fearing man who was a blessing to his family. His memory will be forever cherished and will live on in their hearts forever.

Services were held Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. in the Wilson Brim Daniel Chapel, Ash Grove with Bro. Dwight Steeley officiating with interment in Ray Springs Cemetery, Everton, Missouri.