Robert Lee Bryant, 77, of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Best Care Nursing Facility, Wheelersburg, Ohio. Robert was born October 24, 1947, a son to the late Lester "Teddy" and Hattie (Hunley) Bryant. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, whom he married in June 1985, Sharon Kay (Hulce) Bryant, who passed away March 11, 2020.

Robert was a graduate of Dawson Bryant High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, spending over a year in Vietnam. Robert was a retired machinist for Cameron Fabricating Shop and also worked for National Mines. He enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Browns and the Ohio State Football team but loved being with his family, especially his animals. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter: Tina Hart.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children: Ronald (Beth) Hodson of Haverhill, Ohio and Shannon (Todd) Hammond of Ashland, Kentucky; a sister, Carol (Jim) Matney of Coal Grove, OH; brother: Ernie (Kathy) Bryant of Coal Grove, OH; grandchildren: Kaitlin (Caleb) Clark, Dagan Abdon, Jason (Elizabeth) Hodson, Tim Jenkins and Aaron Jenkins; great grandchildren: Kennedy Clark, Paisley Clark and Avery Clark and several friends and family that will miss him.

Graveside service will be Monday, 1:00pm, March 24, 2025 at Woodland Cemetery, (Section P), 824 Lorain Street, Ironton, Ohio with Reverend Gene Hallahan officiating. There will be no public visitation and Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South 7th Street, Ironton, Ohio is honored to assist the Bryant family during this difficult time. Military graveside rites will be provided by American Legion Post 23, Portsmouth, OH.

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