Wayne Stewart Bryant a Nashville native, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 in Southern Hills Hospital due to a sudden illness. He is survived by his two sons, Sam (Kellie Stevens) and Max (Taylor Clements) Bryant, former wife Jackie Pozniak Bryant, his sister Pam Appleton (Charlie), nephews Andy Appleton, Brian (Erin) Appleton, half siblings Charlie (Sue) Bryant, Joann Day, Jamie Lambing (Don), girlfriend Beverly Stypula, dear neighbors and friends Tony and Elaine, and a host of friends. Wayne was predeceased by his mother, Doris Anderson Bryant Turner, and his step father Carl Turner, and his father, Joe Bryant.

Wayne was a former and first “Mr. McMurray” at McMurray Middle School, graduated from Madison High School (class of ’68), Middle Tennessee State University (BA), and University of California Redlands (Masters Degree). While at MTSU, he was a proud member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity (Bad Birdie). His career path began with Blue Cross/Blue Shield TN, CRBard (Inspiron Division), Greene and Kellogg (Buffalo, NY), HCA Health Plans, and culminated in the formulation of his own insurance brokerage firm, Benefit Solutions, INC., which he established in December, 1987, and ran until his formal retirement, at which time he managed the rental properties he had acquired over the years.

Wayne was a free spirit, and enjoyed any kind of special events; be it sports, concerts or otherwise. A fan of travel, he was a property owner in Destin, Florida, and enjoyed periodic trips to his beachfront condo, he would also travel to annual golf tournaments to see his college “brothers” of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Some of his favorite things included Nascar, Titan Football, duck hunting, rib cookin’, all forms of Southern Rock including The Doobie Brothers and Kid Rock, Sade’s “Soldier of Love”, an ample bosom, jazz, and a Swisher Sweet while watching “The Price Is Right”. He was a true original, loved by many, and his stories shall live on forever. Rest peacefully, Big Wayne, we love you. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the service, time, and affection of the staff of the Southern Hills ICU and operating room. Thank you for your care." In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. The Brothers of Kappa Sigma will be serving as honorary pallbearers.