Raymond Dean Bryant

Bryant, Raymond

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Services for Raymond Dean Bryant, 87, Oskaloosa will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will greet friends from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the mortuary.  Raymond died March 24, 2025, at F.W. Huston Senior Living in Winchester, KS.

Raymond was born April 3, 1937, In Linwood, KS the son of Joseph E. and Hazel G. (Mitchell) Bryant.

Raymond worked in the building trades his entire career and retired as a union bricklayer.

Raymond loved photography. He was also a collector of cameras, arrowheads, stamps, and guns, just to name a few.  He also had a passion for crafting and carpentry.

He married Nancie Lea Hipsher on October 8, 1960, in Lawrence, KS.  She preceded him in death on November 1, 2018.  He was also preceded in death by his parents and 11 siblings.

Survivors include his children Tina (Ron) Bates, Michael (Carla) Bryant, and Zelia Bryant, his sister, Evelyn Fairbanks; grandchildren, Kelsey Bates, Cameron (Lydia) Bryant, Jarrod (Erin) Bates, Brenna (Ryan) Kaufman, Dalton Bryant, Addison Bryant, Connor Bryant; great grandchildren, Bristol, Leo, Crew, Teddy, Blake, Ridge and Kendall; great-great granddaughter, Blakelyn.

He was a devoted family man who cherished every moment with his children and grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to F.W. Huston Senior Living Activities Fund and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 W. 13th St. Lawrence, KS  66044.

12 Condolences

  1. Chuck Hobbs on March 25, 2025 at 10:00 pm

    Mike and family. So sorry for the loss of your father. You are in our prayers. God bless.



  2. Roberta Ingraham on March 26, 2025 at 9:49 am

    Sincere condolences to the family.



  3. Holly Simpson on March 26, 2025 at 11:14 am

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.



  4. Lori Lyles Pearson on March 26, 2025 at 12:02 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and condolences for all of you.



  5. Ricky and Donna Pennington on March 26, 2025 at 12:23 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort, strength and God’s peace.



  6. Elaine Kennedy on March 26, 2025 at 12:34 pm

    Such a good man. I’m glad I knew him.
    My sympathy to you all.



  7. Randy Ledbetter on March 26, 2025 at 12:50 pm

    One of the kindest men I ever knew, prayers too all of you



  8. Ann Pennington on March 26, 2025 at 2:44 pm

    Mike I am sorry for your loss. He lived a long life, remember the good times. Love to you and your family



  9. Sherry Sajkowski on March 26, 2025 at 6:55 pm

    Tina, Mike and Zelia,
    So many great childhood memories even when we were finding trouble (Mike) lol
    Your father’s smile and laughter is still precious as part of those memories. Sorry for your loss! Also sorry we could not be there for support! Hugs to all of you!



  10. Dennis Wingert on March 26, 2025 at 9:58 pm

    Mike I’m so sorry to hear this. My condolences and prayers to you and all your family.



  11. Cliff Hadl on March 27, 2025 at 7:21 am

    So sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed working with Raymond through the years. He was a good man.



  12. Tracy Rose on March 27, 2025 at 12:48 pm

    I am so sorry for the loss of your dad, Mike. May he rest in peace. I pray you hold tight to the wonderful memories.



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