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

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 21 for Empire District Electric Co. He worked 34 years, retiring from Empire at age 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 ballgames, missing very few.

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

His 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 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 that was a blessing to his family. His memory will be forever cherished and will live on in our hearts.

Services will be 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 following in Ray Springs, Cemetery, Everton, Mo.

Memorial contributions may be given in his memory to Faith Weavers, c/o Liberty Baptist Church, Everton Mo. or to the charity of the donor's choice.

There will be no formal visitation, friends may call after 4:30 p.m. (today) in the funeral home chapel.