William Bryant, Jr., affectionately known as “Boe” was born on February 25, 1947 in Sanford, Florida to Bertha and William Bryant, Sr. In 1950 William and his family moved to Rochester, New York, where he received his education at Monroe Community College. He was baptized and later joined and attended the Church Of Love Center. William worked for Eastman Kodak as a lab technician for many years, after which he retired. After retirement, William became a general contractor, eventually going on to establish and own his own residential contracting & mortgage company called B & C Construction. William also sold and processed mortgages for Territory Mortgage Inc., enabling many to realize the dream of home ownership.

In 2006, William relocated to Melbourne, Florida. He was an avid fisherman, while he enjoyed fishing as a hobby, he was an avid professional bass angler, competing in the prestigious Bassmaster and FLW tournament circuits. William led the co-angler division in the BFL Lake Gaston Regional tournament in 2002. This tournament victory earned him a Ranger Boat and a spot in the All-American, where he went on to compete for a top prize winning of $50,000 cash. William was responsible for introducing many to the sport of bass fishing, as well; he was always willing to instruct and coach anyone with an eagerness to learn the sport. William remains greatly respected in the bass fishing community & tournament circuit.

William departed this life on Saturday, October 11, 2014, he was preceded in death by his Parents, William and Bertha Bryant, Sr.; brothers, Roosevelt and Charlie Bryant; sisters, Phylliss Bryant and Lovey Stringer; granddaughter, Brittany Elizabeth Bryant.

William was extremely fond of his children, grandchildren, family and friends and could always be counted on, often going out of his way to lend a helping hand to others in need. He was a loving father, loyal friend and trusted confidant. He was greatly loved, lived life to the fullest and will be sorely missed.

He leaves to cherish his memories his sons, William Kevin Bryant (Amber) and Michael Anthony Lockett; daughter, Desriee Patterson; brothers, John Bryant, Ron Bryant (Rose) and Richard Bryant; sister, Deborah Bryant; grandchildren, William Anthony Bryant, Breonna Robinson and Jaelah Bundy; aunt, Dorothy M. Taylor; uncle, Sylvester Griffin; special friend & companion, Jan Elliott; devoted friends, Lois Bryant, Lori Donald-Bryant and Sam Copeland (Debra) and a host of other relatives and friends.

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