Charles L. Bryant, of Columbia, Mississippi, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at the age of 77. He was born in Columbia to Shelby and Carrie Bryant and has remained a lifelong resident of Marion County. Charles enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter, fisherman, and lifelong farmer. Known as “The Vegetable Man,” he will be remembered for his ability to grow the best tasting big ripe tomatoes. Charles was devoted to his family and loved the time he spent with his grandchildren. He was a member of Improve Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Oneita Johnson and Rita Voth; a daughter Dinah Kay Bryant; and a grandson, Cory Patterson. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carolyn Bryant; a daughter, Kim Patterson and her husband, Greg; two sisters, Shelby Jean Williams and her husband, Elude and Marie Bellavance; two grandchildren, Jami Patterson and Dustin Patterson; three great-grandchildren, Kaden Patterson, Lee Patterson, and Kay Patterson; and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a visitation for Charles at Colonial Funeral Home from 9:00am until 11:00am on Friday, July 24, 2020. The funeral service, officiated by his nephew, James Williams and Reverend Darel Daniels, will follow at 11:00am in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Improve Baptist Church Cemetery assisted by Blake Fornea, Russ Toms, Brandon Bell, Derrick Bell, Ralph Sanford, and Pat Sanford serving as pallbearers.
