John T. “Worm” Bryant

John Thomas “Worm” Bryant, age 62, of Athens, IL, passed away on February 15, 2018.

He was born on August 4, 1955 in Fayetteville, West Virginia, the son of Charles Ralph and Lelia Ann Bryant.

John is survived by his sons, Jason Bryant (Michelle Hazen), Luke Bryant (wife Kelsey); his daughter, Hattie Bryant (Mike Putnam); his grandchildren, Madeline Bryant,  Brody Bryant and Elias Hurley; his siblings, Wilma Bryant (husband David Crowley), Karen Fox, and Bruce (wife Shirley) Bryant; sister-in-law, Donna Bryant; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mom, Lelia Ann Hildebrand; his dad, Charles Ralph Bryant; his brothers; Charles “Chuck” Bryant and Michael “Cobb” Bryant; and his faithful companion and dog, Kisses.

John retired from the Illinois & Midland Railroad. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman, IL. John had a passion for music, the outdoors, and the Chicago Cubs.  He took great pride in his children and grandchildren.

A memorial gathering will be held at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens on Friday February 23, 2018 starting at 12:00 followed by a memorial service from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM with Rev. James Stuenkel officiating.  Following the service there will be a Celebration of Life at the Fancy Prairie Fire Department.

Please feel free to wear your tye-dye or Cubs gear!