901 Highway 80 West
Pooler, Georgia
Donald Gene "Tadpole" Bryant, 78, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Ogeechee Area hospice in Statesboro.
The Savannah native was a member of Black Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Ellabell. He retired from Union Camp/International paper after working there 43 years. He also served as president of Savannah Bike Club. He rode in BRAG (Bicycle Ride Across Georgia).
He loved fishing, planting in his garden, watching "MASH" reruns and the movie "Jaws" over and over with his daughter. Most importantly, he loved and cared for his special-needs daughter, inventing ways to overcome the obstacles to give her the best of care.
His parents were Donald H. Bryant and Ronnie S. Bryant.
Survivors include his wife, Shirly Ann Bryant; two daughters, Kimberly Coyer and her husband, Don, and Karen Bryant; a brother, the Rev. Dan Bryant; a sister, Jeanette "Dee" Jackson and her husband, Ray; and several nieces.
The funeral was conducted Nov. 27, 2018, in the West Chatham Chapel of Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home. Burial followed in Lower Black Creek Cemetery.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel, (912) 748-2444
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Donald will be missed. May everyone treasure his memories for comfort and let God provides strength and comfort from 2 Co 1:4, 4. My condolences!
December 5, 2018
To Kimberly and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the death of your
father. We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
In Christian Love,
Camille & Cornell
Camille & Cornell Mock
November 29, 2018
a loved one
November 19, 2018
Our sincere condolences to your family and friends. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this difficult time - Isaiah 61:1, 2.
November 19, 2018
My condolences to the Bryant family. We have to take comfort in the scriptures and do as Paul said Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart. Colossians 3:15
November 19, 2018
The loss of a love one is difficult. May the precious memories you have help you cope and bring you peace. 1 Thes. 4:14 can bring you some comfort knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be reassuring. May the God of peace be with you and your family.
November 19, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you and your family and the peace.
Betty Hummons
November 19, 2018
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