Jack Bryant's Obituary
Jack Allen Bryant, age 98, peacefully entered into the arms of our Lord on February 23,2024 at home surrounded by family in Alvin ,Texas. He was born on Hollister, Oklahoma on September 26,1925 to Claud and Mae Bryant.
He served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War. After working the oil fields of West Texas he worked at Rapid Transit Lines in Houston where he met the love of his life, Deva Hallmark when she rode his bus to her job at Woolsworth in downtown Houston. They wed in March of 1950. They had 2 children Deborah and Robert. Jack worked 44 years for Rapid Transit (Metro)as a dispatcher and worked part time for 20 of those years at Pasadena ISD as a school bus driver.
After retiring Jack and Deva moved to Alvin to be closer to their grandchildren .Jack Bryant loved his family and they all knew it. Jack loved to hunt and fish and always had a great vegetable garden. He loved playing dominos against his brothers. Jack worked hard all of his life and could fix anything. He was very proud to be from the greatest generation and loved his country. He loved Jesus, his Savior and was a member of Westside Church of Christ for many years.
Jack is preceded in death by his wife Deva, his parents Claud and Mae. Also all of his 5 brothers Clyde, Johnny, Bill, Toby and Robert.
Jack is survived by his daughter Debbie and her husband Richard; son Robert and wife Ana; Grandchildren: Chrissy (Lenny); Luke; Matthew (Courtnee) Greatgrandchildren: Dean, Logan, Cullen and Berta. Also many nieces and nephews.
Jack leaves behind a family that he loved to be around. We are forever grateful for his long life and the many memories we all made together.
Until we meet again
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