Jerry Bryant Obituary

Jerry Lee Bryant

Jerry Lee Bryant, 80, of Findlay, passed away peacefully with his loving wife, Carolyn by his side Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.

Jerry was born April 4, 1943, in Galion, to James and Bernice (Bea) Bryant. He married Carolyn MacAdam on Sept. 11, 1965.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Carolyn Bryant; daughters, Julie Bryant of Gallatin, Tennessee, and Suzanne (Mark) Kirk of Findlay; granddaughters, Madison and Morgan Kirk, both of Columbus; brother-in-law, Tom (Claire) MacAdam of Hanson, Massachusetts; and sister-in-law, Frances MacAdam of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bill and Tom Bryant; and brother-in-law, William MacAdam.

Jerry graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy. He was the owner of Crawford County Physical Therapy practice in Galion and had physical therapy contracts with several hospitals in Upper Sandusky, Bucyrus, Willard, and Galion.

Jerry was a member of First Lutheran Church in Findlay. He loved his family, playing golf, his church, and working outside. He was a hard worker, coached Young Miss Softball, and traveling fast-pitch girls softball, and always supported his daughters and granddaughters in their musical/acting and sport activities. He was an avid gardener and recently completed the Master Gardner course and was given Master Gardner status.

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2024, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, 205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, Ohio, 45840. Jerry's memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, 109 East Lincoln Street, Findlay, Ohio, 45840, with the Rev. Tucker O'Leary officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jerry's name can be made to First Lutheran Church.

Online condolences can be shared with the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.

He had a smile that could light up a room and will be missed by all.