Born March 2, 1941, he was the son of the late John Cleveland and Mary Tula Knowles Bryant and was also predeceased by his daughter, Regina Carol Bryant and siblings, Joyce Parker, JC Bryant, and twin sister, Carolyn Raynor.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Gail Cooper Bryant; children, Clayton James Bryant, Jr. and wife Sara of Rose Hill, Beverly B. Taylor and husband Robert of Faison, William Ashley Bryant and wife Sandy of San Antonio (TX), Deborah White and fiancé Ray Najera, Jr. of Bell Arthur, Robert Norman of Castle Hayne, and Jerry Norman of Walnut Cove; sister, Jewell Smith of Canton (GA); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; special friend and confidant, Eugene "Punk" Fussell of Rose Hill.
Mr. Bryant spent most of his work career as a computer specialist in several feed mills in the Duplin County area. Known by many, he was a very friendly and outgoing person who encouraged and helped many during his lifetime. He volunteered for more than twenty years on the Rose Hill Fire & Rescue and served as Captain for several of those years. It was his pleasure to share his love for his Lord with others. He attended Rose Hill Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church where he was very active in many programs. The youth programs were always paramount in his service there.
The Bryant family greeted friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 during a time of visitation at Padgett Funeral Home and were at the home of his son, Clayton Bryant, Jr. in Rose Hill, NC at all other times. Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Padgett Funeral Home of Wallace. NC served the Bryant family.
Born March 2, 1941, he was the son of the late John Cleveland and Mary Tula Knowles Bryant and was also predeceased by his daughter, Regina Carol Bryant and siblings, Joyce Parker, JC Bryant, and twin sister, Carolyn Raynor.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Gail Cooper Bryant; children, Clayton James Bryant, Jr. and wife Sara of Rose Hill, Beverly B. Taylor and husband Robert of Faison, William Ashley Bryant and wife Sandy of San Antonio (TX), Deborah White and fiancé Ray Najera, Jr. of Bell Arthur, Robert Norman of Castle Hayne, and Jerry Norman of Walnut Cove; sister, Jewell Smith of Canton (GA); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; special friend and confidant, Eugene "Punk" Fussell of Rose Hill.
Mr. Bryant spent most of his work career as a computer specialist in several feed mills in the Duplin County area. Known by many, he was a very friendly and outgoing person who encouraged and helped many during his lifetime. He volunteered for more than twenty years on the Rose Hill Fire & Rescue and served as Captain for several of those years. It was his pleasure to share his love for his Lord with others. He attended Rose Hill Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church where he was very active in many programs. The youth programs were always paramount in his service there.
The Bryant family greeted friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 during a time of visitation at Padgett Funeral Home and were at the home of his son, Clayton Bryant, Jr. in Rose Hill, NC at all other times. Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Padgett Funeral Home of Wallace. NC served the Bryant family.
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