LEONARD E. BRYANT age 91 years of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 4:45 PM at the Summit Manor Health and Rehab Center in Columbia, KY

He was born in Kokomo, Indiana on October 26, 1921 the son of the late: Cescil & Elizabeth Cravens Bryant

Survived by his wife of 72 years: Nellie Pearl Roberts Bryant of Columbia, KY

Four daughters:

Glenda Bryant of Russell Springs, KY,

Sharon Bryant of Casa Grande, Arizona

Beverly Teramoto and husband: Roy of Phoenix, Arizona

Deborah Bryant-Hudson of Casa Grande, Arizona

Six sons:

Clifton Bryant and wife; Velma of Morgantown, Indiana

Travis Bryant and wife; Elaine of Columbia, KY

Bennie Bryant and wife; Dora of Campbellsville, KY

Merriel Bryant and wife; Gaysorn of Indianapolis, IN

Michael Bryant and wife; Monica of Yuma, Arizona

Danny Bryant and wife; Susan of Yuma, Arizona

Survived by 23 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren

One brother survives: Earnest Edward Bryant and wife: Shirley of Columbia, KY

He was preceded in death by one infant son: Leonard Bryant Jr. and several brothers and sisters

Mr. Bryant was a member of the New Hope Separate Baptist Church and was a saw mill operator for many years.

Funeral service: Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Clergy officiating: Bro. David Coffey

Interment in the New Hope Cemetery

The family request visitation after 4:00 PM on Wednesday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary

This obituary may be viewed and a guestbook signed online at www.stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com

Visitation : Wednesday Dec. 26 2012 after 4:00 PM Stotts-Phelps-McQueary

Services : Thursday Dec. 27 2012 at 1:00 PM Stotts-Phelps-McQueary

Interment : New Hope CemeteryN