Erma-Bryant-Obituary

Erma Bryant

Fort Worth, Texas

1910 - 2005

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Erma Bryant, 95, a shoe shine man, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005, at a local care center.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 1702 Carver Avenue. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at historic Baker Funeral Home.

Mr. Erma "Smokey" Bryant started shining shoes in 1926, and worked well past his 90th birthday at Carroll's Barber Shop in Haltom City. He was a member of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, and two brothers.

Survivors: Sons, Sammy Bryant, Donald Bryant and Dale Bryant (Linda); grandchildren, Timothy and Michelle; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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In your hour of saddness please except my deepest sympathy. may god be with you.

A wonderful gentleman to sit and talk with. I only knew Mr. Bryant for a short time but found him to be a caring and sensitive man. I am deeply saddened at his passing. My thoughts are with him and his family.

Dale, I wish to express my deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. May God bless the entire family. Your classmate from the IMT Class of 1966. Take care.

SMOKEY
I STARTED GOING TO CARROLLS BARBER SHOP AT 11 YRS OLD NOW I AM 41 HE SHINED MY DADS SHOES & MINE FOR YRS
YOU WILL BE MISSED
BILLY FOSTER

We share in your loss of your love one. May God give each of you strength and comfort during this time.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.