Earl C. “Knute” Bryant, Jr., 78, of Beaver, passed away peacefully on February 17th, 2025, in Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born and raised in Beaver County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl C. Sr. and Ellen Bryant and his siblings: Helen Jean Bryant and Mary Wilson and Albert and Dennis Bryant. He was one of twelve children and is survived by his wife, Paula Bryant, a son, Cliff (Vicki) Bryant, two daughters, Shari (Brian) Hoag and Kathy (Jerry) Howieson, ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five sisters: Dolores Baker, Nancy Blystone, Betty Winkle, Janet Seevers and Deborah Jones, two brothers, Robert and Donald Bryant. His numerous nieces and nephews will remember their uncle with fondness and admiration.

Earl was a devoted family man, a respected veteran, and a cherished member of his community.

Earl graduated from Beaver Falls High School in the class of 1965. Shortly thereafter, he answered the call of duty and served his country with honor in the U.S. Navy as a Yeoman 2nd Class during the Vietnam War from 1966 until 1970. Following his military service, Earl continued to enrich his knowledge and skills by attending the Community College of Allegheny County, where he earned his diploma in heating and air conditioning.

For the majority of his life, Earl worked as a machinist and spent his final working years with Moltrip Steel.

He had a passion for music and shared his love for it with others as a disc jockey at weddings, anniversaries and birthday parties. His faith was a cornerstone of his life. He joyfully served as a worship leader for Fishers of Men Community Outreach and was an active member and small group leader at Victory Family Church in Cranberry.

He was also an avid fisherman. Earl found solace and peace at Moraine State Park, one of his favorite spots to cast a line and reflect on the beauty of nature. Above all, Earl was a family man, and his greatest joy was spending time with his beloved wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 21st from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Rick Pelloni officiating. Military honors will be rendered following the service by the Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. Chapter 862.

To share online condolences, view Earl’s video tribute and get directions, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.