Bryant, Fred Franklin, Sr. 86, of Maryville, TN passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015. He was a member of Nelson Chapel Church of Christ. He served with the US Navy during World War II. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Beulah Bryant, loving wife of 57 years Faye Bryant, great grandson Brody Bryant. Survived by daughter Joyce Lear (Jim) of Michigan; son Fred Bryant Jr., (Ann) of Georgia; daughter Pamela Borovy (Mark) of Maryville; grandchildren Bradley Lear (Lindy) of Michigan; Jeffrey Lear (Jen) of Illinois; Jason Bryant (Meagan) of Michigan; Wayne Borovy (Jennifer) of Maryville; Joseph Borovy of Maryville; great grandchildren Morgan and Bailey Lear, Alexis and Katelyn Lear, Donovan Bryant, Maxwell Borovy, Ben and Karl Borovy; sister Bertha Tipton, Maryville. Service will be on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 1:00pm at Sherwood Chapel. Visitation will be 12-1pm prior to the service. Interment will follow service at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered at www.sherwoodchapel.net