William Bryant was born June 10, 1940 to the late Isaac and Annie Bryant. He confessed Christ at an early age and united with Antioch Baptist Church under the late Reverend Starkey. William attended Brighton High School and was a graduated with the class of 1959. William Bryant furthered his education at Bessemer Technical College in the area of Welding. He was a faithful employee with Kopper Coke Plant for 35 years, where he later retired. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: Five children. One son: Vincent Bryant. Four daughters: Felicia Bryant, Unetia Bryant, Remeka Little, and Tameka Little, all of Bessemer, Alabama Grandchildren: Elicia (Roosevelt Jr.) Ford, Marissa Bryant, Santeria Bryant, Darius Bryant, and James Bryant, all of Bessemer, Alabama; Two great grand children: Braylon and Trenton Ford. Two sisters: Juanita Perdue, Emma Bryant, both of Bessemer, Alabama; Three brothers: Arthur (Virginia) Bryant, Lawrence (Elvira) Bryant, all of Bessemer, Alabama; Arthur Bryant Jr.(Japan) and a host of nieces, nephews, other cousins, a very devoted friend, Dorothy Little, and other friends.