Roy Bryant 
M, (12 September 1918 - 9 October 2001)
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- 9th great-grandson of Herman Op Den Graeff
Roy Bryant was born on 12 September 1918 at Harrogate, Claiborne County, Tennessee. He was the son of Samuel Baxter Bryant and Pearlie Tilda Bolinger. Roy Bryant married Martha V. Oaks in 1938. Roy Bryant died on 9 October 2001 at Harrogate, Claiborne County, Tennessee, at age 83 years and 27 days. He was buried on 13 October 2001 in the Harrogate Cemetery, located in Harrogate, Claiborne County, Tennessee.
From Gary R. Hawpe, ed. and comp., 'Obituaries - Roy Bryant,' Van Bibber Pioneers E-Newsletter, Vol. 4 No. 12 (October 2001), p. 14.
ROY BRYANT
BRYANT, ROY - age 83, Harrogate, TN - Roy Bryant was born September 12, 1918, and passed away October 9, 2001, at his home in Harrogate. Mr. Bryant professed faith in Christ at an early age, was a member of Shipley Grove Church of God, and later attended Shawanee Baptist Church. He served as Claiborne County Commissioner from 1982-1986. He was a fifty-year member and Past Master of Shawanee Masonic Lodge #546 F&AM, and member and Past Patron of Shawanee Chapter #436 OES. He was a carpenter and contractor by trade, having built many homes and commercial buildings in the area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and outdoor life.
Mr. Bryant was preceded in death by; his parents Baxter and Pearlie Bryant, a twin brother Ray; and sisters, Sally Davis and Mammie Evans. Survivors include; Martha V. Oaks Bryant, wife of 63 years; sons, Dean Bryant and wife Pat of Fort Worth, TX, Roy C. Bryant and wife Betty of Harrogate; grandchildren, Russell Bryant, Kim Bryant; great-grandson Colton Bryant all of Hot Springs AK; sisters, Flora Phillips and husband Paul of Clinton, TN, and Hazel Heck of Cumberland Gap, TN; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 12, with Masonic Service following, at Reece Valley Chapel. Music will be provided by the Lawson Family. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 13, at Harrogate Cemetery. Pallbearers; David Ray, Bill Vance, Terry Rummel, Ferndee Fortner, Johnnie Russell, and David Claiborne. Honorary pallbearers; Members of Shawanee Masonic Lodge, Shawanee Baptist Church, and long-time friends and neighbors. Arrangements by Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel, 423-869-3651 or 423-626-4249.
The Knoxville News.com -- Knoxville, Tennessee -- October 11, 2001.
From Gary R. Hawpe, ed. and comp., 'Obituaries - Roy Bryant,' Van Bibber Pioneers E-Newsletter, Vol. 4 No. 12 (October 2001), p. 14.
ROY BRYANT
BRYANT, ROY - age 83, Harrogate, TN - Roy Bryant was born September 12, 1918, and passed away October 9, 2001, at his home in Harrogate. Mr. Bryant professed faith in Christ at an early age, was a member of Shipley Grove Church of God, and later attended Shawanee Baptist Church. He served as Claiborne County Commissioner from 1982-1986. He was a fifty-year member and Past Master of Shawanee Masonic Lodge #546 F&AM, and member and Past Patron of Shawanee Chapter #436 OES. He was a carpenter and contractor by trade, having built many homes and commercial buildings in the area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and outdoor life.
Mr. Bryant was preceded in death by; his parents Baxter and Pearlie Bryant, a twin brother Ray; and sisters, Sally Davis and Mammie Evans. Survivors include; Martha V. Oaks Bryant, wife of 63 years; sons, Dean Bryant and wife Pat of Fort Worth, TX, Roy C. Bryant and wife Betty of Harrogate; grandchildren, Russell Bryant, Kim Bryant; great-grandson Colton Bryant all of Hot Springs AK; sisters, Flora Phillips and husband Paul of Clinton, TN, and Hazel Heck of Cumberland Gap, TN; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 12, with Masonic Service following, at Reece Valley Chapel. Music will be provided by the Lawson Family. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 13, at Harrogate Cemetery. Pallbearers; David Ray, Bill Vance, Terry Rummel, Ferndee Fortner, Johnnie Russell, and David Claiborne. Honorary pallbearers; Members of Shawanee Masonic Lodge, Shawanee Baptist Church, and long-time friends and neighbors. Arrangements by Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel, 423-869-3651 or 423-626-4249.
The Knoxville News.com -- Knoxville, Tennessee -- October 11, 2001.
Children of Roy Bryant and Martha V. Oaks
Last Edited=12 Nov 2010