John Bryant

Obituary of John Bryant HoughtonJohn P. Bryant, 58, a former resident of Houghton, passed away Tuesday May 22, 2012, at the Portage Hospital following a lengthy illness.John was born March 25, 1954, to Butch and Betty Bryant of Houghton. He attended Houghton High School and enlisted into the US Army during the Viet Nam War. He was proud to serve his country. After the Army he married Ann Marie Julio of Hancock. But eventually they divorced. But they remained close over the years.John worked for many years as a Gazette Driver first doing the Copper Harbor route, than as the Toivola Driver until his health revented him from working. Prior to that he drove occasionally for the Plowe's Funeral Home.John greatest loves besides family and friends were bowling, darts, and playing pool. He played an numerous leagues, won numerous trophies and touched many people's lives through the enjoyment of those sports.The Plowe Funeral Home of Houghton is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time. John had many fond memories of bowling, darts, and pool playing with and against his friends.John was preceded in death by his parents Butch and Betty Bryant, and his sister Judith Bryant. His is survived by:His sons and daughter:John Bryant, James M. Bryant, Anastasia Bryant, Andrew Bryant, Joseph (Samantha Short) Julio, and Christopher Julio all from Hancock, his grandson Kyler and his ex-wife Ann Marie Julio of Hancock. He is also survived by his sisters Cindy (Gerald) Quello and Kathy (David) Plowe and his brother James Bryant and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.John's family would like to thank everyone that was a part of his life, for making his life as enjoyable as possible and for allowing him to be a part of your lives, so thank you for being his friend. We would like to thank everyone for the care and support you showed John over the years. Thank you Friends may call on Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 2 PM at the Plowe Funeral Home of Houghton. Burial will follow at the Forest Hill Cemetery of Houghton.To view John's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.plowefuneralhome.comThe Plowe Funeral Home of Houghton has been assisting the family with the arrangements."Good Bye Dad you'll always be missed and loved by all of us, and we'll all see you on the other side. We love ya, we miss ya and sooner or later we'll see you again."Service Information To send flowers to the family of John Bryant, please visit Tribute Store