Bernard Bryant Obituary

BRYANT BERNARD JEROME BRYANT On Friday, June 6, 2008 of Landover, MD; beloved son of Mary Bryant; brother of Alphonso, Clement, Clark and Angela Bryant, Uko Smith and Fatima Irvin. Also survived by many other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Friday, June 13 from 10:30 a.m. until hour of memorial service at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 3600 Brightseat Rd., Landover, MD. Arrangements by J.B. JENKINS.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 12, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Bryant

12 Entries

Dwayne Dixon

June 6, 2024

Bernard was my Kappa Kappa Psi line brother and Human Jukebox crab brother at Southern University. His nickname was indeed "Pillsbury" and I was there when he got it. He was a gentle soul with a kind nature and a giving spirit. We lost contact over the years and I am only now learning of his passing. Rest in peace, my Brother. #AEA

June Bryant

June 29, 2008

He used to greet me with "Hi, Sister in Law". Give me a hug, a soft/fuzzy beard kiss on the cheek followed by a gentle hug and smile with big rosey cheeks. The kind you'd pinch if he was a little boy. He had a gentle caring spirit. Rather laid back and casual. I personally never saw him out of order, in fact in earlier days, he graced the field at Morgan State University wearing a Howard University Band Uniform. He was a actually a High School Student from Cardoza, playing his horn in a college band. I recognized him on the field from the bleachers and cheered him on as he made special rhythmic moves to the sounds of the music created by the band. Each step choreographed, he never missed one. His talent won him a scholarship to Southern University. He studied criminal justice. He won over many friends and played jazz music with others like Wynton and Brandford Marsalis, the famous musicians. He was really good and quite talented. He joined Kappa Kappa Psi, the band fraternity at SU. After his initiation he came to visit me at Morgan where I introduced him to the KKPsi brothers at Morgan. He was well liked. I made him a frat pillow, a keepsake that had his line number and name, which by the way was Pillsburry. He dated my best friend during that time, a girl named Cheryl. My sister and I went to hear him play the saxaphone at local clubs during summer brakes from college. He was very talented. He worked hard for goals that sometimes were not very easy to reach. I remember the first car, the first apartment, I remember when we first met. He was only "14". Smiling hard as ever. I remember his deep devotion to peope and how he would give his last whatever for those who were in need. I witnessed his hard times and his struggles and his rise, like a phoenix from the dusty ground. I witnessed his love and attention he gave to his nephews. Always in good faith and in good spirit. I wondered why my sons would gravitate to this particular brother. It was his caring, his special words of wisdom, his greatness of understanding their circumstances and the precious time he spent listening and giving his undivided attention. This is a man that they are grieving over. They claim as a favorite uncle, a saving grace for two young boys comming into manhood. Helping them along the way with words of encouragement. I feel an extreme void for me and my two boys. For my husband , for his sisters, brothers, sister in laws, Aunts, cousins and friends. I feel especially in awe for his mother, who has to meet the death of a child, which seems terribly out of order in the universe. I feel sad, very sad but I am also rejoicing. God, I believe, won't give us anything we can not handle. Bernard fought the best fight and concored it! He stuck in as long as God wanted him to. He lived life freely, made some mistakes, corrected them just the same. Set some examples about life and left the most positive image in the minds of a few young men which is a powerful testimony. His passing away has me sad but I am no longer crying. I still thank my savior for the bad times because they only serve to make me stay closer with God in prayer. Bernard, my kind brother in law, you left so suddenly and unexpectedly. I will never forget you. I love you. I will save the best memories I have of you. I will be with you in spirit everyday and forever. Bryant family, I am truely grief stricken for the loss of your son and brother. My hopes and prayers for Gods comfort are with you. Love and Blessings, June ~ "Sister in Law"

Auntie Dottie and Nephew Bernard 2006

Dorothy Myrick

June 20, 2008

To my dear nephew,
Bernard Jerome Bryant,
From
Your Auntie Dottie, that "named" you, on Jan 06,1960.

I will love you forever!!!!!XOXO

Ted Moyler

June 16, 2008

Line Bro, I am so sorry about the loss of your brother. I understand it's difficult when you lose a family member, but remember you have an extended family consisting of SIX brothers who love and deeply care about you. If needed, I'm always a phone call away. FRIENDSHIP IS ESSENTIAL TO THE SOUL.

Ted

Proctor T. Galloway, Sr.

June 16, 2008

Zee,

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

RANDALL PRIDGEN

June 14, 2008

HELLO ZEE IM SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS , MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES ARE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.

Reggie Coles

June 14, 2008

Zee, I'm so sorry to hear about your lost. I've been there when I lost Victor my younger brother several years ago. Keep praying for strength, God will walk with you. I'll keep you in my prayers.

J Whitaker

June 12, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless and keep you Bryant family. The Whitakers

Cheryl Pierce

June 12, 2008

Mary,

Our thoughts & prayers are with you...please call on us if there is anything we can do for you

Sherika Jenkins

June 12, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Jessie Muse

June 12, 2008

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