Gilbert “Gib” F. Bryant, Age 86 of Hambden Twp. went to be with his Savior on March 1, 2015 at UH Geauga Medical Center surrounded by family. Born Oct. 11, 1928 in Avella, PA to Massie and Elsie (nee: Wolford) Bryant, he had been a longtime area resident. Gib served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was a lifelong member of the Second Indianhead, 9th Division. He was a longtime employee of Chardon Rubber and an active member of Concord Alliance Church. He enjoyed traveling but he was happiest when surrounded by friends and family. Survivors include his wife of 62 years Martha (nee: Vandevander) of Hambden Twp.; daughters Charlotte (Bruce) Kantz of Chardon, Debra (Al) Almasi of Concord, Tina (Wesley) Collins of Rock Creek, Angela (Dan) Ferron of Painesville and Cora (Bob Spike) Bryant Dietz of Burton; son Dennis (Susan) Bryant of Painesville; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister Thelma Melton of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Florence Hilker, Massie Bryant Jr, Violet Butcher and Elsie Jane Zappi; grandson Benjamin Kempton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8pm on Wednesday March 4 and Thursday March 5 from 10-11am at Concord Alliance Church 7152 Ravenna Road (Entrance on Concord-Hambden Road) Concord, OH. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday at the church with burial to follow at Hambden Twp. Cemetery. Arrangements by the Burr Funeral Home of Chardon. Donations suggested to Concord Alliance Church 7152 Ravenna Road Concord, OH 44077. Information and condolences on line at www.burrservice.com.