Earl Leroy Bryant

December 30, 1954 - April 4, 2021

Earl Leroy Bryant, age 66 of Monroe, passed away at 2:53 p.m. Sunday at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born on December 30, 1954 in Smyrna, TN, Earl was the son of the late Clifford and Barbara (Osborne) Bryant. He attended Monroe Public Schools and married Jeanne M. McLaughlin on April 21, 1973 in Monroe. Earl was employed by Ford Motor Company in Monroe for 35 years, retiring in 2008. Known as the “Caretaker” in his neighborhood, Earl would “go on patrol” with his trusty sidekicks, “Cash” and “Penny”, his two Maltipoo pet dogs. He was also known for his passion of mowing grass and meticulous lawn care. He would spend hours mowing his grass, or the neighbors. Earl was also nicknamed Head Baker of “Jeanne’s Sweet Treats.” He enjoyed vegetable gardening, raising chickens, beekeeping, and camping, especially when it included “squatting” on his son’s property in Northern Michigan. Most of all, he loved attending his grandsons sporting events. Earl is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jeanne Bryant; three children: Sara (James) Breeding of Toledo, OH, Eric (Becky) Bryant of Hale, MI, and Steven (Dawn) Bryant of Monroe; three siblings: Sherlene Bryant of LaSalle, Doreen (and the late Harley) Walker of Monroe, and Janie Coleman of Monroe; four grandchildren: Zechariah (Katie) Breeding, Brandon Breeding, Joel Breeding, and Landon Bryant; two great-grandchildren, Fisher and Saylor Breeding. Family and friends may visit from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Bacarella Funeral Home where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Rev. Rick Massingill, Pastor of North Monroe Street Church of God will officiate. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle.