Rev. Ed Bryant

Rev. Ed Bryant of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the Lake Wales Medical Center.

He was born February 20, 1927 in Babson Park to the late Hannie W. & Mattie (Kiser) Bryant; he was a lifelong resident of this area. His pastorates included First Baptist Church, Jan Phyl Village in Winter Haven, Central Avenue Baptist Church in Lake Wales from 1968 until 1992, retired from 1992 until 1996, First Baptist Church of Alturas from 1996 until 2000 and retired again in 2000. He also retired from the Lake Wales Post Office in 1982 after 35 years and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed reading and studying scripture.

Rev. Bryant was preceded in death by his wife, Tina M. Bryant in 1993. Survivors include his two sons, David W. Bryant (Cheryl) of Lake Wales and Michael A. McDuffie (JuVonne) of Daleville, AL; sister, Mae Watson of Lake Wales; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 6, 2012 and the funeral service will be held 11:00 am Thursday, June 7, 2012 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales with David W. Bryant and Michael A. McDuffie officiating. Interment will follow at the Lake Wales Cemetery.

For those who wish, donations may be sent to any church of choice.

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