Harry Michael Bryant of Lakeland, Florida was born on December 22, 1952 in Clearwater, Florida to Sam Bryant and Myna Harvey. He went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 6:21 a.m.
Harry was the second to the last of eight children. Harry lived a full life as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and dear friend.

Harry graduated from Clearwater High in 1990. After graduation, he joined the United States Airforce. He was stationed in San Antonio, Texas for 4 years. After he was honorably discharged, he returned to Clearwater, Florida to work in Pinellas County at the Property Appraiser Office. He was later transferred to Polk County as a Property Appraiser III. He served from 1997 until his retirement in 2011.

Harry was a very involved and active member of the Mu Zeta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was also a member of Rose Heights Temple #318 (20 years), NAACP Lakeland Branch, an Advisory Member to the City of Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency and New Bethel A.M.E. Church (25 years).

Harry did a lot of work in his Lakeland Community. He had a love for photography. He would be seen taking pictures at many events for various occasions. Harry and his wife, Tina M. Bryant, began their adventure together on August 31, 1996 blending their families. They enjoyed line-dancing, traveling, entertaining at their home and sharing it with their children, grandchildren & great grandchildren. Harry loved his family very deeply and had a very special bond with each niece, nephew and cousin. One of his greatest joys was celebrating him and his twin brother Larry birthday. It was always a very huge celebration bringing all his family and friends together to celebrate with him and his twin brother.

He is preceded in death by his son: Lindsey Bryant; his loving brothers: Bernard, Donald, Carey and Williams Harvey and two sisters: Joyce Ware and Barbara Anderson.

He leaves to cherish his memory his forever devoted and caring wife: Tina Marie Bryant; his loving daughters: Latryce Bryant, Kim Bryant Maxie, Kawanda Mills, Maria Mabrey, Pamela Mills; sons: Hezekiah and Mike Mills; Twin brother: Larry Bryant (Ortaega); sisters-in-law: Vicki Martin, Kawanda Lindsey, Phadra Edwards; grandchildren: Shacara Bryant, Tiesha Miles, Quenton Miles, Shamyya Coachman, Quanesha Miles, Eric Alexander, Toddrick Moozon, Terry Mitchell, Rayneshia Greene, Mich'Quhale Mills, Kah'Dajah Mitchell, Reggie Baity, Jr., Terell Baity, Brandaria Houston, Briona Houston, Bernardo Copeland, Ja'Kiah Mills, Z'Kiah Mills, Harmony Mills, Micah Mills, Mahlik Mills, Sajeah Mills, Shanti Washington; great grandchildren: Jailyn Johnson, Zayveon, Jones, Zaria Walker, Dakota Bryant, Dakaden Bryant, Zoey Jones, Eric Alexander, Jr., Jiyh Coachman, Jaiviel Coachman, Easton Alexander; special friends: Randy Barnes (Patricia), Ernie Ivey (Berniece), Henry Tyson (Gloria), Keith Boyd (Shonnie), Algie Singletary, Stacie and Stephanie Williams; special nieces "like daughters": Danielle McCray (Jared), Barbara Newkirk (Eric), Phyllis Harvey and a host of beloved more nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Bryant of Lakeland transitioned Sunday, October 29, 2023. A visitation for will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023. All services will be held at New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church - 2122 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, Lakeland, Florida 33805. Interment will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the Florida National Cemetery - 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513.

Interment: Florida National Cemetery