James Thomas Bryant of Greensburg, son of the late Charlie Bryant and Mary Frances Brooks Bryant, was born on Sunday, March 20, 1932 in Hart County, Kentucky and departed this life on Monday, July 3, 2006 at the Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville. He was 74 years, 3 months and 13 days of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith, and was a farmer.

Mr. Bryant united in marriage to Drucilla Curry on December 23, 1953 who survives.

Other survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: Mitchell and Charlotte Bryant of Greensburg, James Douglas and Greta Bryant of Texas, and Kenneth Lee and Vickie Bryant of Columbia; four grandsons: Rev. Adam Sneed of Columbia, Jimmy Bryant and Andy Bryant both of Texas and Joseph Bryant of Columbia; a sister: Goldie Hart of Greensburg; two brothers: Orville Bryant of Greensburg and Charles Bryant of Horse Cave; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a brother and sister: Willie Bryant and Evelyn Turner.

The funeral services for Mr. James Thomas Bryant will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, July 6, 2006 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial in the Ennis-Perkins Cemetery. Bro. Eudell Stilts and Rev. Adam Sneed will be officiating.

PALLBEARERS:

Bill McKinney Brandon Lowe Gilbert Wright

Dale Turner Joe Turner Leslie Bryant