Stephen Randolph Bryant

Stephen “Steve” Randolph Bryant, 72, won his earthly battle with Altzheimer’s on November 2, 2021 when he passed peacefully surrounded by his loving daughters and Kathy, his dedicated wife of 50 years.

Steve was born in Borger, Texas on December 5th, 1948 to Randy and Laura Jane Bryant. His family moved to the Deepwater area and he attended Deer Park Schools until he graduated from high school. He met the love of his life, Kathy, when they were in the same English class in 7th grade. After graduation from high school, Steve attended Texas A&M and graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology He had many jobs helping people - SEARCH homeless Center, State Parole Officer, Area Agency on Aging, massage therapist, etc. He found his true calling at age 50 when he became a Special Education Teacher at Milby High School. His love and compassion impacted many, but most profoundly his family.

Steve was baptized at age 10 in the Baptist church, but after having their family Steve and Kathy were active members of Deer Park United Methodist Church, where he was uplifted and inspired.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Kathy, daughter and son-in-law Anna and Tad Davidson and their children Timothy and Juliette, daughter and son-in-law Claire and Ben Metz and their children Elaina, Graham, Camille, and daughter and son-in-law Celeste and Califf Cooper and their children Bryant and Coralyn. He also leaves behind his sister and husband, Debbe and Rick Allen and brother-in-law Bob Langham. Steve and family were also supported by loving caregivers during his last year- Maria Hernandez, Emma Garza, Charmaine Reisinger, and Teresa Berger.

Honorary Pallbearers are Steve’s Aggie buddies John Hoy, Ted Carapezza and Joe Cupani.

In lieu of flowers, Steve would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org/texas) or SEARCH Homeless Center (searchhomeless.org/donate/). Steve is now whole and healthy in the arms of his loving Savior.