Gary Eugene Bryant

Gary Eugene Bryant, 48, of Jefferson, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019.

Gary graduated from Jefferson High School in the class of 1989. He worked at Garmon Enterprises for 28 years, where he enjoyed building cabinets. He was a member of First Pentecostal Oneness Church of Arcade, which he also helped build. Gary enjoyed building anything, as well as fishing, shooting, and singing (occasionally at the expense of others). As a matter of fact, he was a hardworking, funny man, and everyone who met him could not help but love him—especially his baby blue eyes and big smile.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, Billy Wayne Bryant, and his brother, Patrick Neal.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Woodard Bryant; his mother, Elaine “Mema” Bryant; and grandmother, Lela Williams; five children: Sean Jensen, Brittany (Wiley Seabolt) Bryant, Cody (Emily) Bryant, Yessica Bryant, and Destiny Bryant; four grandchildren: Anslie Johnson, Liam “Lemon” Johnson, Aubrey Seabolt, and Lilly Cook; and two brothers, Phillip (Tonya) Bryant and Kevin (Lynn) Bryant. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Shirley Jordan, dear friends Clifford and Nadine Smith, and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, September 26, at First Pentecostal Oneness Church in Arcade at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 24 at the church from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in the church cemetery following the service.

Donations may be made in Gary’s honor to his church, First Pentecostal Oneness Church, at 4676 Old Pendergrass Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549. Anyone wishing to bring food to the church may do so at any time from Tuesday until Thursday.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com