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Clyde BRYANT Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn Bryant; his son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Sally Bryant. Additionally, he is survived by his two grandchildren and their spouses, Hunter Bryant and his wife, Kitty, and Dr. Courtney Bryant Parezo and her husband, Jamin; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Bryant, a native of Pittsylvania County, Va., graduated from Climax High School, near Chatham, Va. He was a veteran of World War II, where he served as a Naval Aviator. He received an honorable discharge at the rank of LTJG. After the war, he graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Industrial Engineering. Shortly thereafter, he founded Bryant Furniture Company, which he operated in downtown Newport News for 50 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Garcia and Aylor Bryant; his older brother and his wife, Morris and Odelle Bryant; and his younger sister, Hortense Bullock.
A funeral service followed by visitation at Peninsula Funeral Home is scheduled at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Visitation at Scott Funeral Home in Chatham, Va., is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, and will be followed by a graveside service at noon, in the Bryant Family Cemetery, in Pittsylvania County. Immediately after the interment, a luncheon will be held at Green Bay Christian Church. Friends and family are welcome to attend any of the events. Arrangements in Newport News are being handled by Peninsula Funeral Home, and arrangements in Pittsylvania County are being handled by Scott Funeral Home, Chatham, Va. Flowers may be sent to either Peninsula Funeral Home or Scott Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rockfish Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 278, Nellysford, VA 22958. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clyde BRYANT
Jim Ridenhour
December 14, 2010
To Dennis and the Bryant Family;
So sorry to read of the passing of Mr. Bryant. It's been many years since our days in DeMolay, but I have fond memories of my visits to the Bryant home and the warm hospitality that I was always afforded.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Jim Ridenhour....Tidewater DeMolay
[email protected]
December 13, 2010
Dear Dennis and Sally
I was very saddened to hear about your dad's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as well as your mom and other family members. With deepest sympathy...Debbie Linkous
clyde Bryant
December 10, 2010
Aunt Evelyn and Dennis and family, Uncle Clyde will surly be missed. Wish I could be there. WE will be praying for all of you. My email is [email protected] Thinking of you all. Loretta
Clyde Bryant
December 10, 2010
Aunt Evelyn and Dennis and family. I will surly miss Uncle Clyde. May God Bless him and his family during this time. Iam glad I got to see him in May. Loretta
Carol Shepherd
December 10, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joe Mitchell
December 10, 2010
Evelyn and family, please accept my condolences on you loss.
December 10, 2010
Aunt Evelyn, Dennis, Sally, Courtney, Jamin, Hunter, Kitty, we are so sorry that this special man is no longer with us. We rejoice in the hope that we will see him again one day and that his earthly struggle is now over. Our prayers continue to be with you. We love you all. Connie & Joe
Margaret Chengiah
December 10, 2010
Dear Evelyn, Sally and Dennis,
Eddie and I are so sorry to hear about Clyde.
Margaret
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