Harold "Bud" Bryant

Harold “Bud” Bryant, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Bud leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication to his family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Linda Strong Bryant. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Bud’s love and pride for his family were always evident. Bud is also survived by his two loving children and their spouses: Joan Bryant Smith and her husband Bill of Versailles, KY, and Sharon Bryant Conan and her husband Brent of Idaho Falls, ID. His family was his greatest joy, and he cherished every moment spent with them. He leaves behind five siblings who held a special place in his heart: Virginia PaHud of Clayton, IN, Donald Bryant and his wife Verna of Nicholasville, KY, Kathleen Williams and her husband Ollie of Wellington, KY, Pauline Bryant of Richmond, KY, and Paul Bryant and his wife Lisa of Heath, OH, and one sister-in-law, Merilyn Strong. Bud’s legacy extends to his six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren, who brought immense joy to his life: Holly Ellis and her husband Casey of Versailles, KY, Lauren Gordon and her husband Jake of Durham, NC, Bryant Bell and his wife Hannah of Puyallup, WA, Emily Bell of Nashville, TN, Brooklynne Noe and her husband Jesse of Pocatello, ID, Grant Bell of Nashville, TN, Zachary Smith and his wife Heather of Lexington, KY, and Joshua Smith and his wife Keanna of Nicholasville, KY. He was also blessed with six great-grandchildren who lit up his world: Makena Ellis, Meadow Ellis, Anna Jane Gordon, Henry Gordon, Emma Noe, and David Noe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nesbert Bryant and Carrie Puckett Bryant, and nine siblings: Gertrude Marlowe, Nesbert Bryant, Margaret Lopapa, Marie Hughes, Marcella Bryant, Parker Bryant, Geraldine Muth, Roberta Richmond, and Roger Bryant and one nephew Ben Buschmann. Bud was a dedicated elevator mechanic by trade and esteemed member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors. He found joy in watching UK basketball and Cincinnati Reds baseball, indulging in building and fixing things, nurturing his vegetable garden, and cherishing moments with his family. Bud's warmth and love endeared him deeply to his family, who remember him fondly and want all to know how greatly he is loved. Bud will be remembered for his kind heart, unwavering support, and the love he generously shared with his family and friends. His legacy will continue to live on through the countless lives he touched. A funeral service honoring Bud Bryant will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of House-Rawlings Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the West Irvine Cemetery in Irvine, Kentucky. Pallbearers include: Bill Smith, Brent Conan, Grant Bell, Bryant Bell, Jake Gordon, Casey Ellis. The family has entrusted House-Rawlings Funeral Home with the arrangements.