Jack Olin Bryant

Jack Olin Bryant and his family resided in Jefferson Parish in “MANY HOMES”, he built, bought and sold as a General Contractor. The ultimate dealmaker, he once bartered a surgery for a carport. ‘The Jack of All Trades’ always proclaimed, “Everything is for sale, except my family.” Jack loved all LSU sports, traveling abroad, hitting the road in his RV and family gatherings. He built “The Happy Camper” in Grand Isle – which he shared and enjoyed with family and friends for 50 years. He has been described as a giant with big arms, who took care of everyone.

In his retirement, Jack and his side-kick Malcolm were put back to work by his sons, delivering materials, checking on jobs, etc. Although these two rarely agreed on ANYTHING, they loved each other deeply. One of Jack’s statements throughout life was, “the best thing he built, was his family.”

Jack Olin Bryant passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Monday, April 8, 2024 at his home in Harahan, LA. Born in Columbia, Mississippi on July 15, 1937. He is preceded in death by his parents: William Bryant and Helen Bryant Luckowski; his son: Jack “Jay” Bryant Jr. and brother Bill Bryant. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years Carole Coulon Bryant; children: Vickie Mancina (John); Daughter in Law, Tanya Bryant, Pat Bryant (Robin) and Allen Bryant (Dina); sister in law: Mary Sue Bryant, brothers: Jimmy Bryant (Sandra) & Jerry Bryant (Donna); Edison Bryant, sister: Cheryl Wessely; Brother in laws: Malcolm Coulon (Glenda) & Charles Coulon (Jeanene); 10 grandchildren: Andy Mancina, Leslie Stallings (Mark), Jesse Bryant (Kelsey), Jared Bryant, Alexa Bryant, Josh Bryant (Kristen), Sean Bryant (Dana), Jack Bryant, Abby Cupit (Jeffrey), and William Bryant; and 4 Great grandchildren: Liam Stallings, Blake Bryant, Hudson Bryant & Noah Bryant.

A special thank you to long time employee of the family, Raymond Edgerson, for being Jack’s go to guy.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124 on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 10:00AM - 12:00PM. The family invites you to share your thoughts, memories and condolences at www.lakelawnmetairie.com

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