Born September 6, 1939, in Jefferson City, Missouri to Allen J. and Fay Bryant. Paul graduated from East High in Kansas City, Missouri.
After high school Paul joined the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department as a 2nd generation firefighter. He enjoyed a 33-year career retiring in 1994.
Paul was a successful entrepreneur with many various ventures including Pure Water of Kansas City starting the business in 1986 and Six Pockets Billiards in Gladstone.
He was a member of the Ararat Shriners Harley Motor Corp. and a co-founder of the 3-Wheel Trike Corp. Paul enjoyed traveling the world, sailing, and tending to his farm in the Polo area.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Herb; and sister, Jackie.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Patricia; son, Danny Bryant; daughter, Debbie (Jerry) Zuck; three stepchildren, Phil (Brenda) Henson, Karen Wayman, and Dan Henson; and eight grandchildren.
