Ben Earl Bryant, 74, of Centerburg, Ohio, passed away on Jan. 22, 2025, at home, surrounded by family.
Born Dec. 8, 1950, in Deer Creek, Indiana, on his grandfather's farm, he was married to his wife, Dava, for 52 years.
Ben enjoyed coaching tee-ball, raising hogs for 4-H, and hunting. He loved spending time with his grandchildren—Megan, Garrett, Rylee, Hagen, and Taylor—whether raising chickens, golfing, hunting, or fishing in the Florida Keys. He also cherished trips to the hunting cabin in Indiana.
He retired from Anheuser-Busch after a dedicated career.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents: father Frank Bryant; birth mother Phyllis Bryant; mother who raised him, Carol Woicinski; sister Vicky (Norman) Spellman; and grandson Baby Phil. He is survived by his wife, Dava; sons Phillip (Joanna) and Joshua (Joslyn); sister Freida Bryant; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held Feb. 15, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Fuller Center, Centerburg Christian Church, 33 Church St., Centerburg, OH 43011. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association.
