Obituary of William Bryant

William Dal Bryant was born in Tazewell Tenn. on August 11, 1925. He was one of seven children, the son born from the union of James Bryant and Maggie (Lingar) Bryant. William was a hard worker. He farmed horses, chickens, cows and cats. William was proud of his farm. No one could tend to his yard quite like him. He spent many hours pulling weeds off his ten acres with just his pocket knife. William also loved jigsaw puzzles, word searches and crossword. He loved the challenge. William often went to the "pool-hall" where there were no pool tables, only card tables. He loved a good poker game. William spent many years at Ford Motor Company where he was said to be a good boss. Jack Russell Terriers were his favorite. He even named them all Charlie so he wouldn't forget their name. He was a terrific grandfather and loved his family. William Dal Bryant age 85 of Monroe passed away at 10:25 am, Saturday, July 2, 2011, at Magnum Healthcare and Rehab of Monroe. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Garoldene (Mills) Bryant, two sons: Melvin and John Brubaker, and five daughters: Rita (Raymond) Cline, Janet Cox, Phyllis Rhodes, Bonnie (Lloyd) Sorter and Sally (William) Patterson. He also leaves behind three brothers: Buford (Opal) Bryant, James Edward, and Huber Bryant and one sister Sally; twenty-three grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren. William was preceded in death by two sisters; Mary Lou and Bonnie; daughter-in-law Colleen, son-in-law Ron and both parents James and Maggie. Friends may gather from 4:00pm until 8:00pm, Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Merkle Funeral Service, 9156 Summit Street Erie, Michigan (734) 848-5185. A Celebration of His Life will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, July 6, 2011 also at Merkle's with Pastor Louie Barnett of Eagle's Nest Community Church officiating. Procession will follow to Erie Union Cemetery for burial. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, send a floral arrangement, or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.