Eddie Bryant, Jr.

Mr. Eddie Bryant, Jr., 21, of Youngstown, departed this life Sunday, July 9, 2023.

Mr. Bryant, affectionately known as “Ed Rock”, was born June 13, 2002 in Youngstown, a son of LaRhonda McPeters and Dale Kennedy Jr.  He was a 2020 graduate of East High School. He was owner/operator of MBG Kennels LLC. Eddie’s aspiration was to become a veterinarian. He was a member of Christ Centered Church. His passion was being with his children, spending time with family and caring for his dogs. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and a former Cleveland Browns fan. He loved to Rap and to eat, especially seafood.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his three children, E’Zaria, Kartier, and Kyomi Bryant all of Youngstown, his Mother, LaRhonda McPeters, his Father, Dale Kennedy Jr; and his significant, other Ayanna Colvin. Numerous siblings including Ed’Zariah Bryant, Zi’Juan and Wan’king Thomas, Heaven, Harmonee, Raymond Jr, Neveah Hammond, Dale III and Cordelia Kennedy ; his grandparents, Cheryl Cobb-Findley, Ricky Findley, Geraldine Bryant, Kimberly Wilson, Dale Kennedy Sr.; great grandparents, Walter Martin,Kenny and Ida Irby; and a host of loving family and friends. Throughout the course of Eddie’s childhood Eddie Bryant Sr. was there to rear him. As time moved on Eddie gained a Supportive Stepfather, Raymond Hammond Sr who continued to guide him to becoming a man along with his Special Uncles, Demetric Cobb and Cornell Kennedy Sr.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, William T. Mosley; great grandparents, Thelma Banks, David Cobb, Luke McPeters, Aretha McPeters, Daniel and Mary DuBose and Napoleon and Rose Lee Kennedy; his first love, Amerah Green; His Uncles, Vandy Bryant, Calvin Moore; and special cousins, Cornell Kennedy Jr. and Damon Irby Jr.

Visitation will be Monday, July 24, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral services will begin promptly at 12:00 noon.

Ministry of comfort and dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

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