Emmitt Franklin Bryant, 49, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013 in Forney, Texas. Emmitt was born in Dallas, Texas to Lloyd and Margaret Bryant on September 3, 1963. Emmitt is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Margaret and sister Kathy Norris. He is survived by sisters, Tresa Gutirrez and her husband Enrique, Cheryl Lowe and her husband Ronnie; brother Larry Norris and his wife Kim; as well as eight nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A time of remembrance and gathering of family and friends will be held the same day, Thursday April 25, 2013 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. immediately before the service. Interment will follow at Oakland Memorial Park in Terrell, Texas