David J. Bryant

David J. Bryant, 49, of Smithville, MO, formerly of Kalispell, Montana passed away February 20, 2016 after a long-fought battle with cancer. He was cared for at his father’s home, the home of Walter, Ginger, and Bailey Bryant.

He relocated to Missouri in May 2015 with his son, Josh Bryant, to fight cancer for the second time, and be near his family.

David was born September 18, 1966 in Tulare, California to Walter David Bryant and Ora Fay (Baggs) Bryant. He moved to Missouri with his father where he attended school and grew up in Parkville, MO. In 1991 he met the love of his life, his soul mate, Lynn, and they began their 22-year marriage in 1993. David and his family moved to Montana in 1998, where he was able to enjoy the great outdoors in what he called God’s country. He touched lives for many years as the manager of Valvoline Express Care in Kalispell.

David was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lynn; his Grandparents, Lola and Harry; his uncles Eugene, Kenny, and Ed; his aunts Genene, and Alice; his cousin Liam.

Those left to cherish David’s memory include his children Jessica, Kaci, Katie, Kevin, and Josh; his grandchildren, Miranda, Odin, Brooks, and Aubrey; his father and stepmother, Walter and Ginger; his mother, Ora; his brothers, Paul, John, Dwayne, and Shaun; his sisters, Bailey, Shelby, and Tamara; many uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville