James Bryant
May 31, 1930 ~ May 11, 2010
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 14, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gettysburg with Father Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial followed in the Oakland Cemetery in Seneca. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 13, 2010 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at Luce Funeral Home in Gettsyburg.
James Harrold Bryant was born May 31, 1930 at Gettysburg, SD to Ray and Anna (Schaefer) Bryant. He attended school in Seneca.
On January 27, 1951 James married Phyllis McGee. They farmed near Seneca until 1983 when they moved to Gettysburg. Here he worked for the Gettysburg Sale Barn for many years.
James is survived by his wife of 59 years, Phyllis of Gettysburg; two daughters, Linda Bryant of Mesa, AZ and Terri (Tom) Ortmeier of Aberdeen; two sons; Jeff (JoDee) Bryant of Faulkton and Jim (Bobbie Jo) Bryant of Huron; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and three sisters Delores (Boyd) Roseland of Pierre, Loretta Stebbins of Sparks, NV and Dianna (Robert) Binfet of Aberdeen.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Anna Bryant; three grandchildren: Cody and Melissa Loken and Shelbie Bryant and one great grandchild, Kylee Loken.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with James's arrangements.
CLERGY
Fr. Jerry Kopel
LECTOR
John Briscoe
ALTAR SERVERS
Colten & Alyson Hageman
GIFT BEARERS
Mallory, Macy & Morgan Edwards
PLACING OF THE PALL
Sammie Jo Bryant, Carissa Gonzales, Shawnee Bryant,
Melanie Edwards & Amy Miller
CASKETBEARERS "Grandsons"
Jamie Loken
Tommy Joe "TJ" Ortmeier
Justin Loken
Scott Edwards
Josh Bryant
Michael Bryant
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Sammie Jo Bryant, Carissa Gonzales, Shawnee Bryant,
Melanie Edwards, Frank Gonzales, Amy Miller,
Dale J. Miller, Shari Bryant and 11 Great Grandchildren
MUSICIANS
Judy Robbennolt
Colleen Simon
SONGS
"How Great Thou Art"
"Amazing Grace"
"Be Not Afraid"
"Our Father"
"Song of Farewell"
"On Eagle's Wings"
INTERMENT
Oakland Cemetery
Seneca, SD
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Bryant Family-So sorry for your loss, we will be keeping you in our prayers.
Condolences to family and friends.
Jeff, JoDee and family,
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God hold you in the palm of His hand at this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff, JoDee, Amy/Dale & family, Josh/Shari & family, & Michael…
Working with JoDee for many years I’ve come to know your family. Though I don’t think I ever met Jim, I know you have suffered a great loss in your father, father-in-law and grandpa. My heart goes out to each of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Phyllis, Linda, Terri, Jeff, & Jimmy – what a wonderful father, your dad will be missed. What good times. We are so sorry for you loss! Cherish the memories.
Jim & Kathy Bitzer & family
Bryant families,
We want to express our sympathy to you at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything we can do to help in any way please let us know. Father Joji has said in his homily that God does not lead your loved one through the door into the dark, your loved one has gone through a dark door into the Light. May God be with your family.
I work with JoDee in the Miller office and just want to express our deepest sympathy to all of the family. It’s tough to lose a Dad, Father-in-law, Husband & Grandpa so suddenly. Cherish your happy memories with him and in time your pain will lessen. Blessings to all of you!
Jean Johnson
Jeff, JoDee and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. God Bless you and your special memories.
Phyllis & Family.
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My sincere sympathies go out to you and all your family.
Marla Banghart
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Phyllis we are so sorry to hear about Jim,our thoughts and prayers are with you. What a great person.I will always remember him with that wonderful smile he had.If you ever need something please let me know.
Bart,Carmen,Paige and Preston Worth
Phyllis, We are sorry to hear of Jim’s death. Hold his memories close to you to sustain you in these days and weeks to come. Our sympathy to you all.
Bruce & Della Schumacher
Phyllis,Linda,Terri,Jeff and Jimmy and families,
Am so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Sorry to hear of Jim leaving us, I will never forget his kindness and visits that we had.
Dear Great Aunt Phyllis and Family,
Our hearts reach out to yours, with love, sympathy and with caring. Thinking of you at this difficult time. We love you! God Bless!
Whitnea, Jason, Anna & Kayla
Dear Phyllis, I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was truly a very nice guy. Will miss him with his daily walks, smile and that hello he had for everyone. May God Bless You and your family at this very difficult time and always. Nadine
Jeff, JoDee and family~ I am saddened to hear of the loss of your father,father-in-law, grandfather, husband, etc. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless!
Jim and family, I haven’t seen you for awhile but when I saw the obituary for your Dad, it brought you and your family to mind. Sincere sympathy to you and all of the famly. Sincerely, Jenise (Manager years ago at Conoco in Miller)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Phyliss, We are so sorry to that Jim passes away. We always enjoyed visiting with him. He was nice a nice person. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God Bless all of you in this sad time. Arlo and Cheris
Phyllis and family…we are sorry with your loss of Jim. He always had time for a chat and one never knew where he would be walking around town. He had a great smile. Our sympathy to you all.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.