Ronald Dale Bryant, 66, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Adair County on September 11, 1956 to the late William Purd and Louvenia Rodgers Bryant.
Mr. Bryant was a member of the Milltown Church and a safety director for Rogers Trucking Company. He enjoyed playing Bingo, fishing and spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandsons Alex and Lucas.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie Hopper Bryant of Columbia; a son, Shane Bryant (Amy) of Metairie, LA; two grandsons, Alex and Lucas Bryant; two siblings, Garry Bryant (Linda) and Deborah Bryant (Steve Gadberry) both of Columbia; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jim Hopper (Rebecca), Bud Hopper, Janet Therman (David), and Terry Fitz all of Indiana and Betty Williamson of Texas; and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews including a special great niece, Rickie Mae “tooter bug” Bryant.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Alesha Ann Morrison; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, James and Pat Hopper; two sisters-in-law, Patty Fitz and Jody Hopper; and a brother-in-law, Ken Williamson.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2023 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Tarters Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. and will continue Friday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
Bro. Barney Taylor will officiate. Pallbearers are Daryl Pendleton, Charles Breeding, Will Morrison, Tyler Bryant, Justin Bryant, and Garry Monroe Bryant. Honorary pallbearers are Steve Gadberry, Elliot Morrison, and Glenn Breeding.
