Granvel "Lee" Bryant, 86, of Lakeland, gained his angel wings on July 7, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was a US Army veteran, having served his country for 26 years, receiving two Purple Hearts for his bravery during the Vietnam War. He retired back home to Lakeland, where he worked as an engineer at Lakeland Regional Medical Center for 25 years, after which he began a GriefShare to continue his lifelong purpose of service above self. He and his wife, Jan, were dedicated members of Kathleen Baptist Church for 20 years. Lee is preceded in death by his first wife, Patsy Bryant, his daughter, Kathy Lund, and his eldest grandson, Whitney Vinson. He is survived by his wife, Jan Bryant, his daughter, Karen O'Leary (Patrick), four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, brother, Richard Bryant (Jan), and sister, Millie Jordan. To continue Lee's legacy of generosity and service, in lieu of flowers please consider a donation in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Association of Service Dogs for Military Veterans. Services will be held at Gentry Morrison