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James "Jimmy"
HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME
James "Jimmy"
Bryant
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Private funeral services for family
James “Jimmy” Bryant
Passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; children, David (Epi) Simon and Carolyn El-Shammaa; eight grandchildren, and his brother Dr. John (Kathy). Further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Don, and sister, Patsy Reus.
Our beloved Jimmy was born to Harold and Anna Bryant of Mazomanie, Wisconsin, on August, 1, 1942.
He was a graduate of Beloit College and received his Master’s in Economics from Whitewater. Professionally, he was employed as a chief financial officer for several large industrial companies.
Jimmy had a multitude of interests including fly fishing, running, photography, painting wildlife, gourmet cooking, golfing, gardening, and travel. He was a soft spoken, funny, gentle, modest, person, and the best dog dad to Gracee, Sadee, and Jake.
We are the most grateful for the kindness and care he received at Harbour Village Memory Care and Allay Hospice.
If donations wish to be made, please send to Alzheimer’s Disease.
Private funeral services held for the family.
HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME
4800 S. 84th St. Greenfield, WI
I had the opportunity to work for Jim many years ago and feel fortunate to have known him. The words used above to describe Jim are exactly how I remember him. He had traveled often at the time and would bring little gifts for the people that worked for him. The gifts were always so thoughtful. I have a charm with a raccoon etched on it because he knew my family loved camping. I kept it all this time because it reminds me of his kindness.. Please accept my deepest sympathy .
Jim and l were roommates along with two others for several years. Three of us worked together at GE where he picked up the nickname of JB.
As roommates of four we had our own foursome and shared many Saturdays on the golf course. JB’s favorite beverage on the 19th hole was Pabst Blue Ribbon and his most enjoyable bar game was ‘Ship Captain Crew. He was smart and won a lot of quarters off of me.
I recall that he also loved to run long distances and my longest run ever, six miles, was with JB.
I haven’t seen JB for some time now, but thought of him often on our birthdays as he was just two days younger than me.
Great times together, JB, thank you.
On behalf of everyone here at the Alzheimer’s Association – thank you so much for thinking of us at this time of loss to your family. Memorial donations made in James’ name will be put to immediate use serving families and supporting research. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave Grams, Executive Director
It saddens me that the same disease that ravaged JB’s mother’s mind, also took him away from his family and friends. I am deeply sorry for those at the end of his life that were subjected to that pain. When a person lives eight decades, there are many chapters to that life; memories cherished for perpetuity by those people who’s lives were touched. I was still a teenager when I met JB; he was in his late twenties. He told me to be careful not to judge others by my own standards, which were barely formed at the time, but I did take those words to heart. JB went to Greece and Egypt in the 80’s and said of the experience that all his other travels (to that date) paled in comparison. Again those words were taken to heart by me and a couple of years later we followed in his footsteps. He was correct; an amazing experience. It is important to honor JB’s life by sharing these memories. My heart felt sympathy for JB’s family at his passing and may his warm hearted spirit reside in your hearts.
We were saddened to hear of JB’s passing. We met JB through our mutual friend in 1970. He gave our oldest son who is now 52 the nickname skinner. Over the years our paths have gone on in different directions but we are blessed with wonderful memories of good times spent with our dear friend. He will always be remembered in our hearts as a kind gentle man with a smile on his face. Loved that guy!