Lonzo Lavaughn “Lon” Bryant, 74, of Valley Springs, died at home, Friday, Aug. 28 (2020). Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison with Pastor Carl Garvin officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Maplewood Cemetery.
Lonzo Lavaughn “Lon” Bryant, 74, of Valley Springs, died at home, Friday, Aug. 28 (2020). Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison with Pastor Carl Garvin officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Maplewood Cemetery.
He was born in Valley Springs on Feb. 21, 1946. His parents are the late Hersel and Lexie (McGlasson) Bryant. Lon was drafted into the military in 1964 at the age of 18, and served his country in the US Navy for 21 years. He was a Vietnam War veteran and received many medals and commendations during his military career. He retired from the Navy in 1984, at the rank of Aviation Anti-Submarine Warfare Operator Senior Chief Petty Officer. After retirement, he returned to Harrison to raise his family. He spent several years working at Beacon Tire and Pace Industries.
Lon is survived by his wife, Lena Bryant; his children and their spouses, Evan and Lea Ann Bryant and Renee and Jesse York; four grandchildren, Alexis Bryant, Liam York, Starlet York and Westin Bryant; his brother, J.B. Bryant; his sisters, Glenna Jo Mallard and Sherlene Watkins; other relatives and many friends.
Pallbearers are Brad Bryant, Brent Bryant, Liam York, Kevin Villines, Randy Campbell and Nelson Jones.
Honorary pallbearers are Westin Bryant, Tim Vines, Dr. Kenneth Collins, Stephen Bryant and the VP22 Squadron.
