Edward B F Bryant

Leaf River, IL, Edward B. F. Bryant, age 86, of Leaf River, IL died in his home on August 28, 2014. Ed was born on March 17, 1928 in Blue Jacket, OK the son of Russell & Gladys (Harper) Bryant. After graduating from High School and some college he entered the US Army serving from 1952 to 1953 in Germany. He married Beatrice Jones in Illinois. Beatrice preceded him in death on April 15, 1967. He then married Mary Clay in Belvidere, IL on October 22, 1970. Ed worked as a supervisor with Rockwell Collins; which built printing presses. Ed loved fishing, gardening, his apple orchard, and most of all his Family. Ed is survived by his Son: Edward R. "Sonny" (Jody) Bryant, Roscoe, IL; Dennis (Edie) Ballard, Byron, IL; Brian (Nina) Ballard, Leaf River, IL; David (Penny) Bryant, Leaf River, IL; Daughter: Vickie (Randy) Roop, Leaf River, IL. 16 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. Ed is preceded in death by his Parents, Wife: Beatrice; Sister: Mae; Son: Kerry Ballard. A Memorial visitation will be held September 6, 2014 from 2:00 P.M. until 3:30 P.M. in Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL. Burial of his cremains will be in Red Top Cemetery in MO. Prayers for Ed will be at 3:30 P.M. in Finch Funeral Home following the visitation on September 6, 2014. Memorials to be determined.