Joel Elijah Bryant
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Joel Elijah Bryant passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2022. He was 71. Joel was born in Ripley, MS, on April 12, 1951, to Harmon Carter Bryant and Joyce Brady Bryant. He graduated from Ripley High School in 1969 and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 to 1973, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Joel worked in Maintenance at Oil-Dri, Benchcraft, and North American Pipe Co. He grew up attending Community Baptist Church.
The service was April 20, 2022 at the Community Baptist Church. Interment was at the Antioch Cemetery.
His survivors include his wife of 27 years, Mary Lou Rutherford Bryant, son Cory Bryant (Shana), daughter Cindy Hayes (Ryan), sister, Rita Bryant of Ripley, MS, two step-sons Anthony Byars (April) & Benji Byars, and 9 grandchildren. Joel is also survived by close friends, Kenny Sparks, Joe Galloway, and Danny Linville.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda.
Officiated by Bro. Perry Reed. Pallbearers: Patrick Shelton, Connor Bryant, Cory Bryant, Steve Bass, Ronnie Hurt, James Willingham. Honorary Pallbearer: Charles Shelton.
Arrangements by: McBride Funeral Home, Inc., Ripley, MS
www.mcbridefuneralhome.com