Johnnie Bryant Sr.

Johnnie Albert Bryant Sr. passed away on October 23, 2022. He was born in Houston, Texas on July 24, 1937 to Albert and Irene Bryant. Johnnie, also known as Poppi, was a kind soul who was devoted to loving and caring for his family - wife of 66 years, Shirley and their 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He loved his family deeply and was very strong in his faith of the Lord as a member of the Magnolia Cowboy Church. He proudly served his county as a US Navy Corpsman at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia and he also spent time on the USS Newport News. After his military service, he had a successful career as a purchasing manager in the oil and gas industry at Camco Services. After retirement, Johnnie served the Magnolia community for many years as Precinct 65 chair, Area Vice Chair of the Montgomery County Republican Party and the ESD 10 Fire board. He was a true outdoorsman; He was an avid hunter and loved fishing, playing golf and gardening. He had a special place in his heart for all animals and was truly blessed with a green thumb. He could make just about anything grow with little effort. He also loved sports and especially loved the Astros and his alma-mater the University of Houston. While we will miss him dearly, we are comforted in knowing that he is now resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and that we will all be reunited with him one day. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Irene Bryant, brother Jerry Bryant, and nephew Daniel Chaumont. He is survived by his wife Shirley, son Johnnie Bryant Jr. and wife Teresa, son Michael Bryant, daughter Leann Oglesbee and husband Brian, grandchildren; Johnnie Bryant, III, Billy Bryant, Michael Bryant Jr., Melinda Gardner and husband Corbin, Samantha Oglesbee and Benjamin Oglesbee, great grandchildren; Layla, Milo and Atlas Gardner, Everlee Bryant, Sister, Barbara Chaumont and niece AnnaLee Chaumont *In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Magnolia Cowboy Church. https://magnoliacowboy.breezechms.com/give/online The Addison family and staff of Magnolia Funeral Home would like to extend their condolences to family and friends of Johnnie during this difficult time.