Tommie "The Tiger" Bryant
Tommie "The Tiger" Bryant
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Mr. Bryant passed away Monday, December 17, 2007, after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife and three daughters as God called him home. Born in Darlington, SC, he was the son of the late Herbert L. and Pearl Birchmore Bryant. Mr. Bryant was predeceased by his brothers, James and Lewis Bryant and one sister, Thelma Loftin.
Tommie “The Tiger” is most remembered for his love of Clemson Football and giving his opinion on radio talk shows, especially The Teddy Heffner Show.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Mary Bryant of Columbia; daughters, Louise Parker and husband, Bobby of Myrtle Beach, Karen Stoudenmire and husband, Art of Columbia, and DeLena Stewart and husband, Steve of Lexington; six grandchildren, Stephanie Geer of Columbia, Mark Geer of West Columbia, Jessica Stewart, Mary Stewart, Bryant Stewart all of Lexington, and Cindy Kaufman of N.C.; and two great-grandchildren, Luke Kaufman and Stetson Kaufman of N.C.; sisters, Mozelle Nelson of Laurens, Mary Lois Matthews and Hazel Medlin of West Columbia, Joyce Chase and Jeanette Jernigan of Gilbert; brother, U.G. Bryant of Florence; and Aunt Connie Davis of Clinton.
The family would like to thank Dr. Leland McElveen and the entre staff of SC Oncology Center for their loving care throughout his illness. Memorials may be made to the SC Oncology Center, P. O. Box 2046, West Columbia, SC 29171.
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Erma Chavis
January 15, 2008
Our Prayers are with all of you during this time.
Love,
Erma Chavis
& Family
Lettie Birchmore Moore
December 26, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our Prayers are with you all. It has been along time, but we all still remember all of you, With fond memories and Love. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Ronald Capps
December 20, 2007
I knew Mr. Bryant more than 35 years ago when I was friends with Louise and their next door neighbor, Patty. Mr. Bryant was always very nice. He and I differed on our choice of college teams to support, but he never gave me too much grief. He and I always had something to talk about.
Mrs. Bryant, Louise, and family, my sympathy is with you and your love ones. I will keep you all in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.
And though it's been many years since we've seen each other, Louise, you were a friend then, and you will always be a friend in my heart.
Cory & Kim
December 19, 2007
We are sorry for your loss and want you to know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Lyn Long
December 19, 2007
Mrs Joyce, Amanda, and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Meredith Eneix
December 19, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Vicki Amick
December 19, 2007
I send my deepest condonlences to your family. I never got a chance to me Mr. Tommie, but I always enjoyed listening to him. He made my morning commutes more bearable. This fellow Tiger fan will miss his commentary greatly.
GO TIGERS!!!
Cherri Lambert
December 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you Mary Alice & your family. I know Tommie will be greatly missed.
Tiffany Moore
December 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
"denverdave"
December 19, 2007
To the family of Tommie:
I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I only got to meet Tommie once and now wish I had kept up with him more. He will be very fondly remembered by everyone and it's safe to say he was somewhat of a local celebrity. I am honored to have met him. I know he would be happy to know his last time seeing his tigers play football was a win, but he loved his tigers win or lose.
This one's for Tommie
1-2-3-4
1-2-3-4
C-L-E-M-S-O-N
T-I-G-E-RRRRRRR-S!
FIGHT TIGERS, FIGHT TIGERS, FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!
Chuck O'Shields
December 19, 2007
RIP Tommy the Tiger. The airwaves in Columbia won't be quite the same without you. You were a strong and loyal supporter of your team and a gentlemen of the highest character. This Gamecock fan will greatly miss you, as will many others who have expressed their sadness on the Gamecock message boards. My condolences to the family. May God grant you peace and strength during this time.
Bill Hearn
December 18, 2007
My condolences to the Bryant family. As a lifelong Gamecock and former Lexington County native, I always enjoyed listening to Tommie's calls on the sports call-in shows. He is the epitome of a true fan and a gentleman and he will be missed by everyone who ever knew him through the airwaves.
David Herndon
December 18, 2007
Tommy it was always great listening to your opinions. My sympathy to your family. Us talk radio addicts will miss you.
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
December 18, 2007
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
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