Born on March 12, 1949, in Pickens County, he was the son of the late James Edward and Ossie Mae Shead Bryant. He was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church and loved collecting knives and tools. Cotton Top enjoyed vegetable farming and trout fishing.
Surviving are his two sisters, Brenda Galloway and Alberta Bryant; one brother, Dennis Bryant (Janice); five nephews, four nieces and many loving great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one sister, Sarah Chapman, and two brothers, Ray Bryant and Freddie Bryant.
The family will receive friends Friday April 5, 2019, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Dillard Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday April 6, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Red Hill Baptist Church, 558 Red Hill Rd., Pickens, SC 29671.
