Edward Hunter Bryant Jr.

BRYANT, Edward Hunter Jr., 74, died peacefully on November 15, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Powers Bryant; and his daughter, Ellen Eames Bryant of Washington, D.C. He was a loving husband and father, a caring friend, a devoted volunteer and a committed Christian. Mr. Bryant was the son of Matylda Anne Reece Bryant and Edward Hunter Bryant of Richmond. He grew up in Richmond, attended Richmond public schools and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He attended Christ Church School for postgraduate studies. Mr. Bryant attended Hampden-Sydney College and received his B.A. degree from Greensboro College in Greensboro, N.C. While a student at Greensboro College, he served as Student Government President. He was proud of his involvement in the 1960 Civil Rights movement that took place in Greensboro, including the sit in at the Woolworth's store. He was a 1964 graduate of the T.C. Williams School of Law of the University of Richmond and a member of the Virginia State Bar Association. He was involved in mortgage banking and founded Real Estate Resources, Inc. in 1986. He served as a volunteer on many boards and especially enjoyed his years as a volunteer at Richmond Hill, where he served as treasurer. An important part of his life centered around the Wednesday Morning Men's Fellowship Group, a unique and supportive group of Christian friends. He was a member of the Commonwealth Club and the Richmond Cotillion. Ed Bryant had a wonderful wit and sense of humor. He loved his family, his many friends and spending time in Bath County. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 19, 2010 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave., Richmond, Virginia. Burial will be private. Ed Bryant loved bright and happy colors and, in keeping with family tradition, we ask that you wear them to the service. Following the service, the family invites everyone to join them at a reception celebrating the life of Edward Hunter Bryant Jr. in the St. Stephen's Church Parrish Hall. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.