Mr. Jonathan R. Bryant of Greenwood, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at his residence.
Mr. Bryant was a member of the Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 13, 2016, at 11:00 AM at the Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church, 2662 Poplar Spring Road, in Marianna, Florida with Rev. Alonzo Wilburn and Rev. Freddie D. Roulhac, Pastor and officiating. Interment in the McChapel A. M. E. Church Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge of service.
Mr. Bryant will lie in state at the church from 10:00 AM until time for the service.
The viewing will be held on Friday, August 12, 2016, from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.
He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving family: Wife: Doris Bryant of Greenwood, Florida. One Son: Terence Speights of Marianna, Florida. One Daughter: Brittany Jackson of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Goddaughter: Sierra Cobb of Cottondale, Florida. One Sister: Brenda Bryant Thomas of Miami, Florida. 2 Aunts: Lillian Russ of New Jersey and Mammie Hayes of Greenwood, Florida. Uncle: Clarence (Betty) Bryant of Quincy, Florida. Godmother: Luvenia Jennings of Greenwood, Florida. God Sister: Jenarry (Harlon) White of Clarksville, Florida. God Brothers: Earl and Carl Richardson of Greenwood, Florida. Nephew: Julian Johnson of Miami, Florida; Tommie Stewart and Cryzocal Joseph. Nieces: Jennifer Jones and Kristen Joseph. 6 Sisters-in-law: Sandra (John) DuPree, Wanda Merritt and Jarrilyn Black all of Jacksonville, Florida; Valoris (Carl) Richardson of Greenwood, Florida; Shannon (Theo) Franklin of Goodyear, Arizona and Jahazal Black of McDonough, Georgia. 3 Brothers-in-law: Oscar (Sherell) Black Jr. of Crestview, Florida; Clinton Black of Tamarac, Florida and Daryl Black of Greenwood, Florida. Like a brother-in-law and good friend: Anthony (Carmen) Long of Dothan, Alabama. A grandog: C.J.. Devoted Friend: Richard L. Vann of Greenwood, Florida. And numerous other cousins, relatives and many dear friends.