Clay was born in Everett, WA, and moved with his family to Lake Roesiger in 1962, attending Snohomish High School. Clay joined the Army in 1972 and married Betty Hill of Snohomish in 1973.

Everett Clay Bryant ... in death by his parents, Thomas Sanders, nephew, and stepson Miller Nuesse. Survivors include his beloved wife Stephanie Capito Bryant, son Clay Walker Bryant (Daniela ...