Gary Allen Bryant

January 3, 1963 - January 9, 2021

Gary Allen Bryant, 58, of Tampa, Florida passed into the next life on Saturday, January 9, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19. Gary was born January 3, 1963 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Billy H Bryant and JoAnn Rullestad. He attended Johnston High School and graduated from The University of Tulsa with a BS degree in Accounting. He later attained his Masters Degree. He moved to the Tampa area shortly after college and worked in accounting at various companies: Tropicana, Blockbuster, and People’s Gas. Most recently, he was self-employed and worked from his home. He met the love of his life, Luz Virginia Rivera, and they were partners for 25 years until his passing. Gary spent a lot of time on the basketball court. He also enjoyed swimming, walking on the beach, watching movies and reading. He was always learning and loved to have a good conversation. Gary is survived by his life partner, Luz and his siblings: Deanna Gilbert (Jeff), Larry Bryant (Donna), Steven Bryant (Kim), Gala Knight (Larry) as well as seven nephews and seven nieces. He was preceded in death by parents and his grandparents. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 30th from 11:00am to 12:00pm at Boza and Roel Funeral Home, 4730 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, Fl. The memorial service will follow the visitation at 12:00pm. Burial to follow Sunset Memory Gardens in Thonotosassa In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to National Kidney Foundation.