Jerry Wayne Bryant, age 71, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Friday, April 10, 2020. He was born on February 22, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Sarha Bryant; grandson, Michael Simmons; brother, James "Bud" Bryant; sisters, Sara June Johnson, Evelyn "Toppie" Goldsmith, Linda Teeters; niece, April Goldsmith; and brother in law, Gary Goldsmith. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bryant of Tunnel Hill; son and daughter in law, Lamont and Kelly Smith of Eton; daughter and son in law, Tina and Brian Cunningham of Spencer, TN; brothers and sisters in law, Stephen and Debra Bryant of Flintstone, Richard and Johnny Sue Bryant of Ringgold; sister, Rebecca Ann Goldsmith of Rossville; grandchildren, Nicole Smith, Kimberly and Lee Ingle, Vanessa Simmons; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. To celebrate the life of Jerry Wayne Bryant the family will have a private service with Bro. Charles Franklin officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA 30721; 706-529-5371.