Glen Bryant

Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch Glen Thomas Bryant, 84, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with the funeral mass to follow at 11:00 a.m., all at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Olive Branch. There will be a burial at West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Glen was born on February 1, 1940, in East St. Louis, IL. Glen served our country honorably in the United States Air Force. In his younger years, Glen was very involved with the Holy Rosary Catholic School with his children and served as the part-time athletic director, as well as the Men’s Club President. He was instrumental in starting the school’s first soccer program. Glen worked for Reynolds Aluminum for many years before retiring. Glen was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church where he was active in the Men’s Club and the Knights of Columbus. When he wasn’t attending events held by the Knights of Columbus, Glen enjoyed his favorite pastime, golf. He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and never missed watching or listening to a game. He was an avid bowler for many years and found great joy in listening to music. Glen was also on the Queen of Peace softball team and played both soccer into his 60s and softball into his 70s. Glen loved his family and made it a point to coach all of his kids and grandkids. Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Elizabeth Bryant and Glen Carl Bryant; and, his brother, Guy Bryant. Glen is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jeannine Bryant of Olive Branch; daughter, Mary C. Ray (Don) of Germantown, TN; sons, Chip Bryant (Melinda) of Germantown, TN, and Jeff Bryant (Heather) of Bartlett, TN; granddaughters, Abby Ray of Germantown, Jessica Collins of Memphis, TN, Megan Bryant of Germantown, Allison Bryant of Atlanta, GA, and Natalie Bryant of Memphis; grandsons, Corey Ray (Hayley) of Millington, TN and Griffin Bryant of Bartlett; great-granddaughter, Millie Ray of Millington; and great-grandson, Hudson Ray of Millington, TN. In lieu of traditional flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or the Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus (www.kofc.org). In honor of Glen’s service to our country, the flag of the United States Air Force will be flown at Coleman Funeral Home on the day of the service. Online condolences may be left on his tribute wall at www.colemanfuneralhomeob.com.

Glen Bryant

February 1, 1940 - November 3, 2024

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