Michigan- James L. Bryant, 88, passed away December 08, 2011. Husband of the late Ruby (Bennett) Bryant. Beloved father of Ron Bryant and Linda (Farzin) Namei. Dear brother of Pauline Lindsey, Lorraine Saunders and the late Ruby Mallott, Millie West, Calvin Bryant Johnny Bryant. Son of the late Jesse James Bryant and and Pearlie Eveline Smith. Loving grandfather of Christopher Fitzgerald, Tamy (Jeff) Younker, Jamie (Andy) Jewel, Danielle Bryant, Robbie Norman, Carly Norman, Ariana Namei, and Zubin Namei and great grandfather of Natalie Younker, Keegan Jewel, and Dillon Younker. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Charles Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 5-7 p.m.