February 17, 1934 — March 24, 2026

Former Cleveland dentist Roger Bryant died on March 24, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. He was 82.

Born in Warren, Ohio, Roger attended Case Western Reserve University, where he played football and baseball as an undergraduate. He went on to attend Case’s dental school, graduating in 1956. He started a private dental practice in Cleveland, establishing a reputation as a gentle and caring dentist.

Relocating to Columbus following his retirement, Roger worked with Mobile Dentist, a traveling outreach clinic that served several Ohio counties, providing dental service treatment and education to underserved children in schools.

Roger was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, the Ohio Black Dental Society, the Contemporary Band of Cleveland, and the “Quarter A Piece Fishermen” group. He was an accomplished musician and a devoted family man. In retirement, he enjoyed his dog “Izzy”, sitting on his porch, and chatting with his neighbors.

Roger is survived by his wife of 34 years, Maxine; his children Roger L. Bryant, Jr. (Celeste), Sharon Bryant, John Bryant of Cleveland, and Arnold Bryant (Towanda) of Arnold, Maryland; Beloved grandchildren; stepchildren Howard and Angela Bush, Charlotte, North Carolina, and “adoptive” sisters, Carol Cambridger and Debbie Bryant-Williams.

A private memorial service is being planned in Cleveland, Ohio.

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