James Franklin Bryant

Mr. James Franklin “Red Fox” Bryant, age 85, of Perry, Georgia, went to his Heavenly Father on March 11, 2026, after an extended illness.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 2:00–3:00 PM at Way Watson Funeral Home in Ellaville. A private burial will follow at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. 

Mr. Bryant was born on August 14, 1940, in Thomaston, Georgia, to James Roy Bryant and Cora Lee Flowers Bryant. In his earlier years, he enjoyed fishing and water skiing, spending time outdoors and on the water. He worked for many years in a cotton mill in Powersville, Georgia, before beginning a long career as a truck driver transporting mobile homes for Champion Mobile Homes. After Champion closed, he became self employed and continued working independently until his retirement. He was known for his natural mechanical ability and a lifelong curiosity for how things worked. He enjoyed repairing appliances, often restoring broken items with patience and skill, and he was self taught in all things CB radios, mastering the hobby entirely on his own.

He is survived by his daughters Lynne Gibbs of Perry, Robin Kay Bryant of Perry, and Heather Hale (Cody) of Americus; his brother Lee Roy Bryant of Florida; Grandchildren — Johnny Gibbs, Cody Gibbs (Sarah), Lindsay Meadows (Jessie), Austin Brand, Emily Wilder, Jackson Wilder, and Riley Hale; and three great grandchildren — Everett Meadows, Elsie Meadows, and Walker Gibbs. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son James Darrin Bryant; his grandson Jimmy Edward Gibbs; and his sisters Eloise Culverhouse (Clinton), Dorothy Culverhouse (Jack), and Jeannie (Bobby) Parks.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Gentiva Hospice at:

https://www.gentivahs.com/patient-and-family-resources/donate/