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Darrold Bryant Obituary


Darrold F. Bryant Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Jerry Bryant, 53, of the 5500 block of Mac Guffie St., died, Nov. 10, 2008. Jerry was born in Portsmouth, the son of Carole Carter Bryant and the late Darrold F. Bryant Sr. Survivors include his loving mother; a daughter, Brandi Bryant of Virginia Beach; a son, Ryan Bryant of Virginia Beach; a sister, Shawn Pearce of Chesapeake; and two brothers, Carter Bryant of Chesapeake and Charles "Chuckie" Bryant of Virginia Beach. Jerry is also survived by three grandchildren, Dilan and Alyssa Bryant and Cayden Bradford. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chesapeake chapel of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments by Deacon Bill Blatnik. Jerry will be missed by his family and friends, and as he would always say to Brandi when they ended their conversation, "Bicycle." Memorial donations may be made the Special Olympics, Virginia Beach Area 2.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 16, 2008.

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Stacey Beecher

December 3, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bryant family.

The Bingo Bobbies at Beacon Shores

November 19, 2008

Darrold will be greatly missed by all that knew him. We enjoyed his constant sense of fun and his endless amount of teasing! May God bless him and his family at their time of need and may we all feel peace knowing that he is in his final resting place. We all will truly miss him!

Sherri Haunton

November 19, 2008

Hi Bryant Family;
You are in my thoughts and my prayers in your time of need. If you ever need anything just call me to let me know. I will be there in a heart beat. GOD BLESS YOU AND EVERYONE ELSE IN THE FAMILY.

Vann Woodard

November 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 16, 2008

May Jerry find peace at his rest. The family did well by him and should find peace in knowing he is at rest and in no pain. Many blessings to the family.
Janice R. - Red Hat formerly of the BBB

Linda Archie

November 16, 2008

Darrold's friends will miss his laughter, smile, funny sayings and his ever presence. May God wrap His loving arms around Darrold's family and give them peace and comfort in their time of sorrow. Darrold will be missed by many.

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