Connie Fred Bryant

Connie Fred Bryant, age 81, passed away May 5^th, 2026, at his home in Independence Ks.

He was born March 19^th 1945 in Neodesha, Kansas He is the son of the late Boyd and Norene Bryant.

Connie graduated from Neodesha High School in 1963 where he was known for his basketball talent. He went to Barber school after graduation in Topeka, Ks.

Connie served his country in the United States Air Force for 5 years. He moved back to Neodesha in 1970 and bought a barber shop in Altoona, Kansas. From there, he bought a barbershop in Neodesha, Kansas, which he owned until 1990, when he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. He went to work for Fitzgerald's Casino as a facilities manager. In 2002 he went to work at McCarran Airport in Las Vegas as a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor until he retired and moved back to Independence, Kansas.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Gwen Hoffman.

He is survived by his wife, Terry Bryant, and his daughter Wendy Riley, two stepchildren, Brandi Merryman and Scott Merryman. He has 6 grandchildren. Evanne Riley, Aubree Merryman, Lillee Merryman, Nola Merryman, Hanslee Buckles, and Rhett Merryman

At the families request there will be no service at this time. Mission Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Connie Bryant.

In lieu of flowers the family welcomes memorial donations to Hometown Hospice in Honor of Connie Bryant.

Sent to Fredonia office

314 N 7^th St

Fredonia, Ks 66736

Memo: Hospice memorial on behalf of Connie Bryant