Martin O'BRYANT

Martin O'BRYANT

Martin O'BRYANT Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2009.
O'BRYANT, Martin Raymond "Ganda," 92, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Bell O'Bryant in 1991, and a grandson, Michael James Conway. He is survived by two daughters, Julie Gonner and her husband, Hank, and Lynn O'Bryant; four grandchildren, Charlotte Gilman and her husband, Logan, Andrew Gonner, Sarah Conway, and Laura Conway; and three great-grandchildren, Madison Gilman, Zachary Gilman, and "C.J." Woods. The family is grateful to his caregivers, church friends, and neighbors. Mr. O'Bryant retired from Life and Casualty Insurance Company of Tennessee. He was a longtime member of Dragon Run Hunt Club. In addition to loving family gatherings, as an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, November 30, at Ginter Park Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ginter Park Baptist Church, 1200 Wilmington Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227.


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Debbie Parrish

December 4, 2009

Mr. O'Bryant was one of the funniest men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Anytime his name is mentioned it always makes me smile. Even now as I write this I am smiling thinking about the funny things he said over the years. I know that you all are heartbroken, but Heaven is an even better place with Mr. O'Bryant there. Love to you all.

Buddy Utz

November 29, 2009

I was blessed to have Ray as my neighbor and friend. I remember the day I met him, I had just moved next door. He quickly became a good friend and one that I spoke and visited daily. I have many fond memories of seeing Ray on his front porch when I arrived home; or when I was working around the house. Even though I moved away several years ago, Ray and I continued to stay in touch; he was a special person. I spoke to him last week...we made plans to visit over the Christmas Holiday when I came home. I will miss him and continue to think of him.

Thanks for being my neighbor and most importantly a great friend.

Buddy

Carter Harrison

November 29, 2009

Raymond and my dad Ranny Harrison were friends for many years.
In the summer you could always find them comparing garden notes.
If it was winter they would be on a deer stand next to each other. I
have many memories to treasure. Goodbye Raymond, good hunting!
Carter Harrison

November 29, 2009

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY. RAYMOND WAS A GREAT MAN AND FRIEND Leroy & Dot Barden

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