Mr. Robert Lee Bryant

Mr. Robert Lee Bryant, age 90 of Lumberton, NC passed away, Monday, August 5, 2019 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Lumberton, NC. Services entrusted to - Colvin Fu Mr. Bryant was a loving and kind husband, father, and was an asset to his community. He loved to use his singing gift to entertain at community events. He would volunteer his time at nursing homes and anywhere he was asked to sing a song, he prepared with karaoke machine. Mr. Bryant performed as “Shoemaker John” in the outdoor drama, Strike at the Wind, for thirty years, without missing a performance. He was the last living original member of his long-running production. Mr. Bryant began attending St. Madeline Sophie Catholic Church at the young age of 13. After integration, the church was renamed St. Frances DeSales Catholic Church and he faithfully attended until his passing. He was dedicated and devoted to his church. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Mamie Lacey Bryant; son, Grover Lavon Stephen Bryant; grandson, Corey Deon Rogers; sisters, Mattie Brown and Clara Flippins; sister-in-law, Vergie Metcalf; brother-in-law, Robert Sinclair. He leaves to cherish his memories: ten children, Robert Bryant, Jr. (Jean) of Fairmont, NC, Co-Pastor Madeline B. Rogers (Bishop Roy) of Lumberton, NC, Josetta Gadsen (Allen) of Fayetteville, NC, Donald Earl Bryant (Songya) of Las Vegas, Nevada, John R. Bryant of Lumberton, NC, Gary E. Bryant of Charleston, SC, Annette Thompson of Lumberton, NC, Jeannette Bryant of New Bern, NC, William H. Bryant (Jeff) of Silver Springs, MD and Carrie Irene Bryant of Hampton, Virginia; grandchildren, Attorney Tina R. Flowers (Mark), Natalie Rogers, “A.J.” Gadsden, Joshua Bryant, Christopher Gadsden, Donald Bryant, Jr., Crystal Pope, Gina Edge (Will), Gary Bryant, Jr., “D.J.” Thompson, Anthony Thompson, Phillip Thompson, Erica Franks, Bryant Franks and Ella O’neill-Bryant. Mr. Bryant had fifteen great-grandchildren (one deceased) and one great-great grandchild. He was blessed to have a host of relatives, friends and neighbors. Services Entrusted to - Colvin Funeral Home, Lumberton, NC.

Mr. Robert Lee Bryant

January 28, 1929 - August 5, 2019