Rickie Paul Bryant

June 6, 1951 - October 3, 2019

Rickie Paul Bryant, 68, of Stigler, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his home. He was born June 6, 1951 in Borger, Texas to Paul Henry and Wanda (Dunkin) Bryant. Rick loved playing football. He started in the 6th grade in Borger, Texas for a couple of years, then Tulsa and continued throughout Keota High School where he graduated. Rick was a man of strong faith in God. He believed in serving God and his country. After graduation he joined the United Sates Air Force and served eight years; he was a Fireman in Tucson, Arizona for eight years. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather & son. His children, great grandchildren and mother was his life. He always sent cards to his mother, telling how grateful he was for her. Rick is survived by his mother and stepdad, Wanda & Robert Ward of Edmond; his son, Dakota Bryant and wife Lacey of Checotah; 5 daughters, Hope Bryant of Virginia, Brandi Eppard and husband Marcus of Montana, Autumn Bryant of Maine, Savannah Burns and husband Skylar of Montana, and Simone Bryant of Checotah; 8 grandchildren; Ethan, Kayne, Brynnli, Sylar, Michael, Gabriel, Phinehas, & Eden; 2 nieces, Crystal and Cherry; 3 nephews, Nick, Jeff and Logan; great nieces & nephews, Kabrei, Raigan, Sage, Tyron, Augia, Steven & wife Heidi, Tyler & Rebecca; a brother, Keith Bryant & wife Joanna of Spiro; a sister Patty Welch of Springdale, N.C. Rick is preceded in death by his dad, Paul Bryant; a son, Daniel Bryant; a brother-in-law, Terry Welch. Memorial Service will be held 2:00 P.M Thursday, October 24, 2019 at The Well Church in Stigler with Speaker Mr. Dakota Bryant officiating. Eulogist: Pastor Daniel Smith. Cremation arrangements were made under the direction of King & Shearwood of Stigler, Oklahoma.