Billy Bryant, 70, of Argos, passed away on October 13, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Billy was born on August 15, 1956 in Kennett, Missouri to the late Billy Joe and Mattie Laverne (McClain) Bryant. Billy married Liz Hunter-Bryant on August 15, 1981 in Kokomo, and she survives.
Billy was the co-owner and co-operator of a family business he co-owned with his father and brother called Bryant's Outdoor Store, which opened in 1984. He also served as the Cruelty Investigator for the Kokomo Humane Society for almost 40 years. Billy thoroughly enjoyed both of his jobs. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and out-fishing his wife while she out-hunted him. Billy loved his tractor and collecting boulders and arrowheads. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, in-laws, and nieces and nephews.
Billy is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Liz Bryant; four sisters, Sandra (Ed) Shinkle, Debbie Bentzler, Judy Ridenour, Peggy (Colin Bauman) Hancock; brother, Terry Bryant; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death are his parents; twin brother, Jerry Glenn Bryant; and two brothers-in-law, Mike Bentzler and Slim Ridenour.
There will be a time of visitation for Billy on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 1:00 PM until time of service at 4:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary Webster Chapel, 3400 South Webster Street, Kokomo, IN. Larry McClain will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made in Billy's memory to Marshall County Humane Society, envelopes will be provided at funeral home.
