Francis A. Bryant

Francis was preceded in death by his three siblings, Arnold Bryant, Robert Bryant, and Merla Bryant. Francis is survived by his loving wife Jean Bryant of 68 years, his three sons and their families; Larry and Cindy Bryant, Steve and Pam Bryant, and Warren and Kim Bryant; six grandchildren, Ashley Lawrence (Jack), Stephanie Adams (David), Eric Bryant, John Bryant (Lauren), Lea Moore (Bradley) and Crawford Bryant; and six great grandchildren, Jackson Lawrence, Bennett Moore, William Moore, Sam Moore, Brooks Bryant and Ann Bennett Bryant, all of Birmingham, AL.

Francis was born May 4,1928 in Chilton County to John and Effie Bryant. Francis was a hard worker and started a residential construction company, Francis A. Bryant & Sons, over 50 years ago. He also used his passion for building to serve with Carpenters for Christ for many years. He was a faithful member and served as a Deacon at both Raleigh Avenue and Lakeside Baptist Church. Francis and Jean greatly enjoyed their farm each week, a place where he tended his garden, took care of his horses, and hosted many gatherings.

Throughout his life, Francis treated others with kindness, gentleness, and humility. Possessing a true servants heart, Francis faithfully cared for and dearly loved his family and friends. Francis loved the Lord and portrayed Him in both his words and actions, shaping the lives of those around him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. But we can rejoice that His Savior has welcomed him Home, Whom he now sees face to face and is worshipping and enjoying forever in glory.

The service will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Lakeside Baptist Church, 2865 Old Rocky Ridge Road, Birmingham, Alabama. The visitation will be held at 11:00 am followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm. A graveside service will follow at Southern Heritage Funeral Home, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, Alabama.