Photo courtesy of Bassett Funeral Service - Bassett
Bassett, Virginia
Apr 22, 1972 – Oct 24, 2025
James McKinley Bryant, 53, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born on April 22, 1972, to William Henry Bryant and Bonnie Faye Drake, who survives.
James was employed as a Manager in the Bakery Department at Empire Bakery. He was...
Read MoreBonnie,so sorry for your loss.
Sincere Sympathy,
Becky Tavenner Griffith.
Rebecca Griffith
October 27, 2025 | Ridgeway, VA
I am greatly saddened to be writing this for James. He was such a good guy with such a great heart. I will miss you and miss our laughs together. We sure had plenty while working together at Hanes. I hope you are at peace. Continued prayers for Marissa, your mother and the rest of the family. Rest well my friend!
Sheila Johnson
October 27, 2025 | Collinsville, VA | Friend
I worked with James at Bassett Walker he was my buddy my friend he had such a good heart loved his family his daughter I remember when she was born he was so proud loved her so much . I will miss you my sweet friend prayers for the family and his Daughter. ❤ May the good Lord comfort you in this sad time .
Gaye Martin
October 26, 2025 | Bassett, VA | Friend
My Condolences and Prayers to the family and friends. James was a light in all he would do.He always had a smile and a warm hug.I worked with James at Hanesbrand .He will definitely be missed and always loved.
Ann Hairston
October 26, 2025 | Martinsville, VA | Friend
James was a great man and will be missed in so many ways. My condolences to his family. Rest easy friend!
Jason Wheeler
October 26, 2025 | Glade Hill, VA | Coworker
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
October 26, 2025 | Coworker
May God Bless you and your family. I didn’t have the honor of meeting you, but I know for a fact you will be truly missed because the sorrow of your passing has poured out to to me from your loved one.
Fly high, shine bright. The Bishops
October 25, 2025
Will be greatly missed by your empire bakery family.
Mary Delancey
October 25, 2025 | Glade Hill, VA | Coworker
James you were a vital part of our team you will be missed greatly but you will NEVER be forgotten I only knew you for a short time 6 months but lemme tell you
You got me through some of my worst days bugga! Rest up my friend no more pain
Prayers for the family and his daughter
Lisa Porter
October 25, 2025 | Rocky Mount, VA | Coworker