Adam Bryant, 80

HARBESON - Adam Bryant, formerly of Harbeson, departed this life Thursday, March 29, 2007, in Joliet, Ill. He was 80.

He was born to the union of Adam and Jenny Bryant on April 22, 1926.

He was united in holy matrimony to Ruth Bost on Dec. 23, 1942, and from this union six children were born.

Adam lived a full and productive life.

He attended Hampton Institute in Hampton, Va.

He served his country in the U.S. Navy, ranking motor machinist mate 3rd class, and received an honorable discharge Jan. 26, 1946. During his military tour his medals of honor included Victory medal, Pacific Theatre Medal and American Theatre Medal.

He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Ruth; his beautiful daughter, Beverly; one brother; and six sisters.

He leaves to cherish his memories, two sons, Adam Bryant and his wife, Ernestine in Chicago, and Ronald Bryant of Washington; three daughters, Yvonne Lugo and her husband, William of Illinois, Tanya Hatchett-Porter of Tennessee and Faith Hurst of Alabama; 18 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Cordella; also very close to his heart and by his side during his illness were Ruby Green, Luther Moore, Richard Tyler Sr. and Jr. and Ron Branker; his nephew, Alfred Woods; and niece, Rebecca Johnson, both of Coolspring.

Services will be noon today in Bennie Smith Funeral Home where friends may view two hours prior.

Burial will be private.