Bryant Stevens

William Bryant Stevens, 77, died on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 in a local hospital.He was the son of the late William and Eleanor Stevens. Mr. Stevens was a retired Real Estate Executive. He worked on behalf of Taco Bell, Burger Chef and served as vice president of Hardees Food Systems. Upon retirement he was affiliated with the Compass Group. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He loved to read and was a great conversationalist.Preceded in death by son, Michael Stevens; sister, Patricia Newland.Survived by loving wife of 47 years, Anita Stevens; daughter, Audrey Smith and her husband Brent of Ooltewah; grandson, Taylor Smith and granddaughter, Victoria Smith.A celebration of life service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, at the Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel.The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Hospital Center for Cancer Support, 605 Glenwood Drive, Suite 307, Chattanooga, TN 37404.Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com.Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.