Funeral scheduled for Scarlett teacher and coach, James Bryant

Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for James C. Bryant, beloved Scarlett Middle School teacher and longtime wrestling coach and Olympic athlete who died suddenly last week.

Visitation will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Monday, June 13, at C & H Community Home for Funerals, Lucille’s Memorial Chapel, 411 S. Adams St., Ypsilanti.

A funeral Homegoing Service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 at Second Baptist Church, 301 South Hamilton St. Ypsilanti. A repast gathering is scheduled following the funeral from 4-7 p.m. at Scarlett Middle School, 3300 Lorraine St., Pittsfield Township.

In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations which will be used to benefit student athletes. Checks may be made payable to N.Z. Bryant.

A full obituary listing and link to sign an online guest book for the family can be found here.

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