Johnnie Bryant Obituary Johnnie Franklin Bryant, Jr. March 16, 1947 － August 3, 2023 Boykins － Johnnie Franklin Bryant, Jr., 76, known to many as "Johnnie Boy", passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2023 in his home with his wife by his side. Johnnie graduated from Southampton High School where he had been an avid athlete. He was a dedicated employee at Hercules for 37 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Johnnie F. Bryant, Sr. and Mary Violet Fuller Bryant, as well as two brothers and a sister: Bobby, Bill, and Carolyn Bryant Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 17 years, Nola Lynne Bryant; his children, Scott Bryant (Kim) and Carolyn Blackford (Colt); his grandchildren, McKayla Dunn (Noah), Sheridan West, Dale Bryant, Renee Bryant, Rhett West, Alyssa West, and Jett West; a special aunt, Eunice B. Everett; and may other nieces, nephews, family, and friends. We would like to extend a special thanks to Ruth Barham, Johnnie‚Äôs daily nurse‚Äôs aide, and Bon Secours Hospice. A Memorial Service will be held at 2PM Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Boykins Vol. Fire Dept. or Boykins Vol. Rescue Squad. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Aug. 5, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Johnnie-Bryant-Jr 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/johnnie-bryant-obituary?id=52629278 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Johnnie Franklin Bryant, Jr., 76, known as "Johnnie Boy," died on 3 August 2023 at home. A Southampton High School graduate and 37-year Hercules employee, he was survived by his wife Nola, children, grandchildren, and an aunt. He was predeceased by his parents and three siblings. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: A Memorial Service was held on 9 August 2023 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. Friends were received one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, donations were suggested to Boykins Vol. Fire Dept. or Boykins Vol. Rescue Squad. ### The Edited Obituary Johnnie Bryant Obituary Johnnie Franklin Bryant, Jr. 16 March 1947 - 3 August 2023 Boykins - Johnnie Franklin Bryant, Jr., 76, known to many as "Johnnie Boy," passed away Wednesday, 3 August 2023 in his home with his wife by his side. Johnnie graduated from Southampton High School where he had been an avid athlete. He was a dedicated employee at Hercules for 37 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Johnnie F. Bryant, Sr. and Mary Violet Fuller Bryant, as well as two brothers and a sister: Bobby, Bill, and Carolyn Bryant. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 17 years, Nola Lynne Bryant; his children, Scott Bryant (Kim) and Carolyn Blackford (Colt); his grandchildren, McKayla Dunn (Noah), Sheridan West, Dale Bryant, Renee Bryant, Rhett West, Alyssa West, and Jett West; a special aunt, Eunice B. Everett; and many other nieces, nephews, family, and friends. We would like to extend a special thanks to Ruth Barham, Johnnie's daily nurse's aide, and Bon Secours Hospice. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, 9 August 2023 in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Boykins Vol. Fire Dept. or Boykins Vol. Rescue Squad. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Johnnie Franklin Bryant, Jr. | |---------|----------------------------------------------| | Age | 76 | | Birth | 16 March 1947; Unknown | | Death | 3 August 2023; Boykins (at home) | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------------|---------------------|-------------| | Johnnie Franklin Bryant, Jr. | Decedent | Boykins | | Nola Lynne Bryant | Spouse | Unknown | | Johnnie F. Bryant, Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Mary Violet Fuller Bryant | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Scott Bryant | Child | Unknown | | Carolyn Blackford | Child | Unknown | | McKayla Dunn | Grandchild | Unknown | | Sheridan West | Grandchild | Unknown | | Dale Bryant | Grandchild | Unknown | | Renee Bryant | Grandchild | Unknown | | Rhett West | Grandchild | Unknown | | Alyssa West | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jett West | Grandchild | Unknown | | Bobby Bryant | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Bill Bryant | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Carolyn Bryant | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Eunice B. Everett | Aunt | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Known as "Johnnie Boy" to many 2. Graduated from Southampton High School 3. Was an avid athlete during his school years 4. Worked as a dedicated employee at Hercules for 37 years 5. Ruth Barham served as his daily nurse's aide 6. Received care from Bon Secours Hospice