advertisement

Andrew Johnson "A.J." Bryant Jr.

Andrew Johnson "A.J." Bryant Jr., age 77, of Harrisburg, passed away at 1:10 PM, Sunday, July 24, 2016, at his son's residence in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

A.J. was born on April 23, 1939 in Harrisburg to the late Andrew Johnson Bryant, Sr. and Ruby Gulley (Bullock). On December 16, 1964 he married Jacqueline "Jackie" (Peeples) and she preceded him in death on February 20, 2007. A.J. was a repairman in the coal mines, a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrisburg, the oldies but goodies choir, and was a U.S. Army veteran.

Surviving family members include his two sons: Andrew Bryant and wife Louise of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Chris Bryant of Eldorado; two grandchildren: Amanda Pendergrast of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Emily Bryant of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; sister: Bernice Newcomb and husband Willard of Harrisburg; several nieces and nephews.

A.J. was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother Curtis Bryant.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Friday, July 29, 2016 at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg. Rev. Chris Winkleman will officiate. Burial will follow in Kerley Cemetery in Johnson County. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM, Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Reed Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family through the obituary page at www.reedfuneralchapel.com.