After his family moved to Texas, Tommy graduated from Lindale High School. He went on to manage cement distribution terminals and was self-employed doing land clearing and development. He loved spending time hunting and saltwater fishing, as well as traveling.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Becky Bryant (married 40 years), sons Ray Bryant (Christy) of Tyler, TX Wayne Bryant (Carrie) of Naples, TX, and sister Glenda Mauldin of Whitehouse, TX.
Tommy was predeceased by his parents John Hill Bryant and Ella Lucille Bryant, brother James Bryant, and sister Judy Bryant.
A time of visitation for Tommy will be held Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 12:30 PM at Lloyd James Funeral Home, 1011 E First Street, Tyler, Texas. A celebration of life will occur Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM, Tyler, Texas. A burial will occur Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Bascom Cemetery, Tyler, Texas.