Lawrence Ervin Bryant

Lawrence Ervin Bryant, age 77 of Salem, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at 1:15 am, in his residence.

Born August 1, 1940 in New Philadelphia, Indiana, he was the son of the late Green Berry and Addie Bryant.   He was raised by his guardians: Paul and Ruth Rutherford.

He was a retired employee of GKN and the Salem Speedway and was a member of the Bunker Hill Christian Church.

On August 26, 1958 he married Helen L. (Saylor) Bryant, who survives .  
Also surviving are: Daughter: Jeanetta Hopkins; 2 Sons: Paul and Raymond Bryant;
2 Brothers: Roy Bryant and Paul R. Rutherford; 1 Sister: Jamie Rutherford-Hudson; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren all of Salem.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, his guardians, 2 sisters, 14 brothers and a grandson, Landon Bryant.

Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Sunday and 9 am until the time of the service on Monday

Funeral Service: 11:00 am Monday at Dawalt Funeral Home followed by interment in Beech Grove Cemetery.

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