Lasting Memories

Ernest Lee Bryant Jr.
Aug. 11, 1946-July 1, 2012
Palo Alto, California

Ernest Lee Bryant, Jr. passed away on July 1, 2012, after a short battle with cancer.

Ernest was born on Aug. 11, 1946, in San Francisco, Calif., the eldest of six children. He graduated from Ravenswood High School in East Palo Alto in 1965 where he was an outstanding athlete and scholar. He graduated from the College of San Mateo in 1967 with an A.A. degree.

Ernest held a variety of jobs while living in the East Palo Alto area the majority of his life, including Raychem, Stanford Hospital and as an automotive mechanic. One of his favorite sayings was: "I may give out, but I'll never give up."

Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Lee Bryant, Sr. and Rosie Lee Bryant, and sisters, Regina Bryant and Linda Bowers. He is survived by his daughter, Adrienne Bryant; sisters, Patricia Bryant and Terry Clark; brother, Glen Bryant; and a host of other relatives and friends. Ernest is interred in the Community Niche at Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Palo Alto, Calif.

In lieu of flowers or cards, please make a donation in his name to Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA), 160 E. Virginia St., Suite 260, San Jose, CA 95112.