DARLINGTON – Thomas Asbury Bryant, 62, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at McLeod Hospital in Florence.
Born September 22, 1947, in Manning, he was the son of the late Thomas H. “Kent” Bryant, and the late Iva Nell DuBose Bryant Hodge. He was formerly employed by Santee Print Works, and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are a brother, Dwight E. Bryant of Highlands, NC; four sisters, Virginia Bryant of Neeses, Mae Pack of Sumter, Johnnie Geddings (Tony) of Sumter, and Harriet Locklair (William) of Alcolu; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2010, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning, with the Dwight E. Bryant officiating. Burial was in Home Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Locklair, Lee Bryant, Jimmy Morris, Benjamin Spurling, Marty McKittrick, and Jay Hodge.
Memorials may be made to Bethea Baptist Retirement Center, 157 Home Avenue, Darlington, SC 29532-7625.
CONDOLENCES
Our prayers and sympathy are extended to each member of the family of Thomas Bryant. May God's grace be sufficient for all your needs.
From: Dr. Jeff Cockrell
Dwight,
We are so sorry for your loss of Thomas. We know how special he was to you. We hope you will find comfort in knowing that you did everything you could to make him happy and comfortable in life. Here's hoping he is fishing in some celestial stream and catching "angel" fish.
love,
Ann and Kathie
From: Ann and Kathie
Dwight and Family we are so sorry for the lost of your brother.You are in our prayers and thoughts through this time of sorrow.
From: Alan Loper & Adrian Gupton
Dwight - I am so sorry to hear of Thomas's passing. I know how much you cared and took care of him. My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you and Thomas's friends and family. I hope that whatever uplifts you and gives you peace finds you and guides you through this difficult time.
From: Sue Armstrong
To Mr. Bryant's family,
I am Dr. Crickman's nurse and had the pleasure of working with Mr.Bryant when he came into the office. He was always cheerful,I often heard him before I saw him,and he liked to tease us.We will miss him. We have a picture of him on our bullentin board along with our children and grandchildren. He liked being on it.May God be with you in your time of need.
From: Dale Hill
Chuck and I are so sorry to hear of the death of Thomas. We know how much you cared for him. He was blessed to have you as such a loving Brother.
From: Chuck and Wanda Cooper
THOMAS WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT
MET HIM! BUT HE WILL CATCH THE
LARGEST FISH HEAVEN HAS EVER SEEN.
