Harold O. Bryant, 91, of Fort Branch, IN passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2004 at the Owensville Manor Nursing Home in Owensville, IN.

He was born to the late Thomas and Etta (Braselton) Bryant on April 10, 1913 in Patoka, IN and has resided in Fort Branch most of his lifetime.

Harold is a member of the Fort Branch First United Methodist Church and the Fort Branch Masonic Lodge # 696.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jesse Louise (Houchins) Bryant; 4 children. Merle Bryant of Princeton, IN, Janette Johnson of Owensville, IN, Jim Bryant of Haubstadt, IN, and Tim Bryant of Noblesville, IN; 8 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren; 6 step great Ggrandchildren.

Services for Harold will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Fort Branch. Reverend John Wendel will officiate. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Monday, October 18, 2004 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Stodghill Funeral Home located on Hwy. 168 West in Fort Branch.