Benny Lee Bryant, 95, of New Albany, Indiana passed away peacefully at home March 30, 2026.Benny was born on March 22, 1931 in Chattanooga, TN to Albert and Lou (Sharp) Bryant. He grew up in Louisville, KY and Floyds Knobs, IN. His parents and siblings moved to Floyds Knobs when he was about 14 years old after living in the Shelby Park area of Louisville. Benny was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed a loving marriage with wife Leeta Joyce (Sweet) Bryant for 69 years.He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

He is survived by his 5 children. Benita J. (Larry) Plummer, Glen T. Bryant, Grant H. Bryant, Albert L. (Sharon Larue) Bryant, Philip D. (Holly) Bryant, and many extended family members. He leaves behind 7 grandchildren, Daniel Plummer, Steven (Sabina) Plummer, Jessica (Kevin) Callaway, Clarissa Bryant, Tyler (Jessica ) Bryant, Tomas Bryant, and Jonathan Bryant.

Benny had 6 great-grandchildren that he did his best to interact with and entertain. 

Benny was preceded in death by his loving parents, Albert H. and Lou E. Bryant; his sister Mary L. Hanaver and her twin brother, John T. Bryant; and his brother, Howard G. Bryant.

Benny had been a thoughtful, hard working, and uncommonly good worker at a few places around Kentuckiana. He worked for about 15 years in the rubber worker's union at the American Synthetic Rubber Corporation. After taking night classes at Prosser, he moved to the pipefitters union [HVAC]. After ASRC closed about half the plant, he painted barn roofs, worked at C. F. Slattery Steel Fabrication, and then retired from Intersteel.

Benny spent his spare time with his family, camping, fishing, hunting, and hitting golf balls. He had a unique ability to find simple solutions to everyday mechanical challenges. He taught his children practical skills for life; how to love and take care of each other; and how to get-along. He demonstrated how to work well and to work together - cutting firewood, fixing things, and paddling a canoe. In his later years he enjoyed reading western paperback novels and watching the PGA. 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date and a separate announcement will be made.