Robert Henry Bryant Sr

August 21, 1937 - October 16, 2018

Robert Henry Bryant Sr., 81, passed away at 12:07 a.m., October 16, 2018, at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born August 21, 1937, in Hannibal, Missouri to Mildred Allison and later adopted by his stepfather, Charles (Milton) Bryant. Robert married his high school sweetheart, Nora Hayes, on May 6, 1956. He attended Douglas High School in Hannibal, where he played on the basketball team. He moved to Peoria to work for Caterpillar Inc., retiring after 37 years. His family was his top priority. He loved them deeply and he loved helping everyone he encountered. But he also loved fishing, restoring old cars, riding motorcycles, working on his computer, reading cowboy books, and watching “Gunsmoke” and other westerns. Robert leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Nora; two daughters, Robin (Danny) Grantham and Rita Ali, both of Peoria; one son, Robert (Sheila) Bryant Jr. of Peoria; four grandchildren, Brandy Bryant, Torrie Ashby, Robin Bryant and Robert Bryant III; eleven great-grandchildren, BreAija, Asiya, Marqajah, Ariahna, Kennidi, Kanarius, Torrie Jr., Robert IV, Ohliya, Omari and Aiden; one great-great-granddaughter, Devyani Nora; and a host of relatives and friends who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Hosea “Rocky” Graham. Funeral Services will held Saturday, October 20,2018 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.service. Pastor Deveraux Hubbard will officiate. Robert will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made twparkschapel.com