Paul Bryant

Paul “Sonny” Bryant, 85, passed away at 3:39pm on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Addington Place in Edwardsville. He was born on May 17, 1940, in Alton, the son of the late Carl and Mabel (Haller) Bryant. 

Survivors include two daughters and a son in law: Diana and Michael Thomas of Granite City, Leighe Ann Mathis of Tacoma, Washington, seven grandchildren: Kendall, Jacob, Ryan, Alex, Logan, Alex, Abby, eight great grandchildren: Avery, Sophia, Nash, Jackson, Ophelia, Clayton, Ellis, Oliver, his former wife: Leslie Fincher of Hartford, his companion: Betty Fernandes of Bethalto, a brother in law: Ron Pryor of Oklahoma, his companion: Diana Sutton, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. 

Sonny was formerly employed as a sales and account manager at Tasty Bread and later at Colonial Bread. He was a member of the Wood River Moose Lodge #1349 and enjoyed playing fast pitch softball and golf.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister: Toni Pryor. 

In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Sonny will be laid to rest with his grandparents at Wanda Cemetery in South Roxana.

The family would like to thank the past and present staff at Addington Place in Edwardsville for their wonderful care and extend a special thank you to Carla Eilers for always being there to support and assist in any way. 

Online guestbook available at www.pitchfordfuneralhome.com.