Guy Bryant

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Guy A. Bryant

In Memorium
Aug. 3, 1942 - Nov. 9, 2006

Guy A. Bryant, 64, was born August 3, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee. He died on November 9, 2006 in Oklahoma City. Guy moved to Oklahoma City at age 9. He graduated from Classen High School in 1960. Guy married Joan Nykl on October 19, 1963. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in accounting from Central State University in 1974. Guy worked at Kerr-McGee Corp. for 32 years, beginning as a payroll accountant and serving as manager of the payroll department before ultimately moving into the information technology department. He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1962 to 1970. He also served as scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 168 from 1979 to 1981, and later served on the district committee of the Dan Beard District of the Last Frontier Council in Oklahoma City. He received the District Award of Merit and other commendations for his work organizing Emergency Alert and Camporee programs for the Dan Beard District. Guy served as treasurer and then president of the Bluff Creek Neighborhood Association for many years. Guy was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, William W. Bryant, Jr. and Dorothy Armstrong Bryant. Guy is survived by his wife, Joan, of the home; a son, Tod and his wife Jennifer and their son, William; a daughter, Lisa; and a brother, William W. III. His beloved grandson William was his partner in many after school adventures and woodworking projects. He was also a staunch supporter and fan of Oklahoma State University football. Services for Guy will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, November 13, 2006 at Smith & Kernke Funeral Home, 14624 N. May Ave., Reverend Robert Rose will be officiating. SMITH & KERNKE 14624 N. MAY AVE
Published in The Oklahoman on 11/12/2006.