Henry Jackson Bryant Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Henry Jackson Bryant of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, born in Selma, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 1, 2024 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Garnett Thrift Bryant and Arthur William Bryant; and his siblings, Arthur "Billy" Bryant, Jr., Frances B. Ward, Marguerite B. Wheeler, Lillian B. Pearson and Jesse O. Bryant.
He is survived by: his sons, Ricky W. Bryant of Norfolk, VA and Mark A. Bryant (Julie) of Roanoke Rapids; the mother of his children Louise Dickens; his close friend MaryEllen Kelley; his siblings, Barbara B. Payne of Urbanna, VA, Wesley Bryant of Greenville, SC and Richard Bryant (Sharon) of Newport News, VA; his uncle Francis Thrift of Baltimore, MD; his grandchildren, Eric Bryant, Alan Michael Bryant (Tiffany), Shannon Marie Lyons (Alan) and Shelly Grissom (John); and his great grandchildren, Kaylynn Robertson, Brayden Johnson, Iris Lyons, Athena Gerity, Jason Ryder Bryant and Amber Bryant.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 6th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Smith Methodist Church (1215 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 6th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
