William S. Bryant Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William S. Bryant (Waukegan, Illinois), who passed away on December 3, 2024, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his grandmother Daisy "Big Momma" Smith; his parents, Eron Lee Smith and Willie Smith Jr. (Sheppard Bryant); and his brothers, LeRoy Bryant and Willie Smith Ill.
He is survived by: his wife Helen Skyrius Bryant; his children, Jordan William Bryant (Melissa), Seana Bryant Ervin (Rodney Paul) and Patricia Francois-Wolfe (Adriann); his grandchildren, Annalyse Eron Bryant-Ervin and Edward Barnes; his daughter Elizabeth Martin (Otis); his brother Eugene Bryant (Yvette); his uncle Judge Booker; his cousins, Caronn Godbolt (Dale), Columbus McCoy (Clarissa) and Sheppard Bryant; his friends, Newton, Nada, Joseph Finn and Anna Vinson; his family, John "Bugsy" Jones and Roberta Nelson-Schultz; and also Patricia Mallory. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Tolar-Westgate Funerals & Cremations (616 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085).
In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to donate to the Thoracic Surgery (Oncology) Dept/ Kellogg Cancer Center. The family has chosen to send donations to Thoracic Surgery (Oncology) Dept/ Kellogg Cancer Center.
