John Edwin Bryant

John Edwin Bryant, Sr., 93, long-time resident of Grand Prairie, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, April 13, 2019 with family at his side. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2019 at Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home, 500 E Main Street, Grand Prairie, TX, 75050. Private family Graveside Service: 10:15 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2019 at DFW National Cemetery, with Military honors, where he will be laid to rest with his wife of 71 years, Ann Lorraine Bryant. John Edwin Bryant was born on January 31, 1926, the youngest of 2 children born to the late John Rufus Bryant and the late Opal Irene Wester Bryant in Fort Worth, Texas. He was raised in Arlington before joining the US Army, serving as an airplane and engine mechanic. Discharged as a Corporal from the Army Air Forces, May 8th, 1946. His experience in the military would eventually lead him to American Airlines, where he worked as a specialist in aviation mechanics. He retired after 25 years’ service. He lived a long and extraordinary life~ He was a respectable man, an honest man, an example we can all strive to achieve in our own lives. We honor his service to his country, his love of God, his love of his family and friends. He was witty, and creative, constantly working on a list of projects! Even at the age of 93, John still drove to the grocery store, took care of his yard, his home and was very independent. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. Survivors: children: Joni Ann Bryant Sneed and her spouse Bill, Ricky C.Bryant and his spouse Debbie, Teresa Louise Bryant Finn, John E. Bryant Jr. and his spouse Moira. 11 grandchildren: David W. Johnson, Kimberli R. Freund, Darren L. Bryant, Danny J. Johnson, Matthew E. Finn III, John C. Finn, Kristen N. Smith and spouse Taylor, Candiss Bryant, Angela D. Bryant and April Bryant Grogan, 18 great grandchildren, honorable mention to great grandson, Chauncey James, with whom he was especially close and 11 great-great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Bryant and sister, Helen Louise Bryant Bobo.

John Edwin Bryant

January 31, 1926 - April 13, 2019