Bryant Douglas Grant Clark

Celebration of Life of Our Dear, Bryant Douglas Grant Clark Bryant Douglas Grant Clark was born on August 15, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the eldest child of Walter and Shar'Ron Kay Clark. Bryant matriculated through his early education at Benjamin Bosse High School (Evansville, IN), Central High School (Evansville, IN) and Northwest High School (Indianapolis, IN), where he received his degree. Bryant was a track star in high school. Everyone knew that Bryant was a gifted track and field athlete. He set records after records and displayed a natural talent that led to him to receiving an athletic scholarship to Ball State University. Bryant continued his track career at the collegiate level. After attending college, Bryant enlisted in the United States Marine Corp 1979-1982. He became a father to Todd Mondre Williams who preceded him in death. He met and married Adrina Giles and to this union they had one son, Bryant Douglas Grant Clark, Jr. Bryant’s family continued to grow with daughter Aurkaishia Marshai Rankin and six beautiful grandchildren: Bryant, Roy, Prince, Juelz, Aubrey, and Ronin. Following his military service, Bryant excelled as a Production Manager at Keller-Crescent in Evansville and Indianapolis. His charismatic ability to connect with people resonated throughout his life and was visible in his career. During his career at Keller Cresent, he was certified by OKI and entrusted to manage 150+ employees. He was highly regarded by his staff, and that admiration followed him throughout his life. He remained employed with Keller Cresent for 18 years. Prior to his illness, Bryant was employed at St. Vincent Hospital Food Services in Carmel, Indiana. He always took immense pride in his work as second shift team lead/supervisor for six years. He worked with a servant’s heart. Bryant loved to dress to the nines! It was clear that his mother Shar'Ron and maternal Grandmother Willia Bee’s love for fashion carried over to Bryant. He loved nice clothing, shoes and jewelry. And he always wore them with class and style. Whenever you saw Bryant, his outfit matched from head to toe! Bryant’s favorite pastime was spending time with family. He loved fishing, singing, and teasing his nieces and nephews. Bryant was a great protector of his siblings. His family was his place of peace, love, laughter, and support. Many of Bryant’s loved ones always said that he was very giving and would give the shirt off of his own back for anyone that needed it. The number of his days has now ended, but he touched the hearts of so many while he was with us. Bryant Douglas Grant departed this life on Monday, October 30, 2023. His parents Walter and Shar' Ron Kay Clark, Maternal Grandparents: Willia Bee McFarland, Archie “Jack” McFarland (step-grandfather), Joseph Dudley Garnett, Fraternal Grandparents: Walter Clark and Frances Clark, Son: Todd Mondre Williams, and Brother: William Nelson, all preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing and to celebrate his life, Son: Bryant Douglas Grant Clark, Jr.(Semona); Daughter: Aurkaishia Marshai Rankin (Roy), Grandchildren: Bryant Deandre Clark, Roy Rankin, V, Prince Aiden Hardin, Juelz Tyree Easterling, Aubrey AnnMarie Rankin, Ronin Kyric Rankin, Brothers: Lawrence Clark (Pamela), Walter D. Nelson (Jeanette), David Burley, and Joseph Nieder; Sisters: Toi Clark, Willia Bee “Candy” Clark Surles (Dirkk), Thu Clark, Madonna Clark (David), Kim Anderson (Montez), Beverly Buckner (Chris), Karen Hayes (Robert), Ninja Anderson; Former Wives, Adrina Giles-Starms, and Brenda Bryant; Bonus Siblings: Myrna Jackson, Michael Boyd (Victoria) and Thelma Collins (Quintin) a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A visitation for Bryant will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Crown Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery, 700 W. 38th St., Indianapolis, Indiana 46208, followed by a celebration of life at 12:00 PM. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crownhill.org for the Clark family.