James Bryant

Longtime Pacifican, former St. Peter Church choir director, and member of the Society for Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, James Bryant passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at a residential care home in Fresno with his wife of 62 years at his side. Born in San Francisco, James met and married Shirley, then moved to Pacifica in 1965 to raise their family. James and Shirley later moved to Oakhurst after his retirement from PG&E.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley, four children Paul (Michelle), Laura (John), Andrew (Marnie) and Peter, and six grandchildren. Many will miss his humor and musical talent.

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