James Lawrence Bryant
June 14, 1940-March 12, 2021
James “Jimmy” Bryant entered into eternal peace on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Chesapeake VA. He was born on June 14, 1940 in Lake Wales, FL the only child of the late Perry James Bryant Jr and Martha Ree Bryant.
James graduated from Mamaroneck High School and was a long time resident of Mt Vernon, NY and recently moved to Chesapeake, VA to be with his daughters. James married the late Jimmie Ruth Bryant in 1963. James retired from Life Savers Candy Company and went on to work at Lillian Vernon Corp and the Marriott Hotel.
James enjoyed reading, taking photos, listening to his grandfather(Perry James Sr) sing. He enjoyed and cherished his family.
James leaves his loving memories to be cherished by his loving 3 daughters Dorothy Wilder of Norfolk VA, Selena Bryant Maxwell of Virginia Beach VA and Jaushina Ramsey(Jack) of Chesapeake VA, his 9 grandchildren Anthony Bryant of Norfolk VA, Latoya Oats(Keenleon) of Balch Springs TX, Latreesha Wilson(Brandon) of Warner Robbins GA, Lakeesha Bryant of Norfolk VA, Dominikque Hill of Chesapeake VA, Jordan Morrison of Va Beach VA, Lauryn Morrison of Va Beach VA, Olivia Johnson of Chesapeake VA and Jackson Ramsey of Chesapeake VA. He also is survived by 9 great grandchildren and a host of cousins and family members in several cities throughout Florida and New York.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021, 10:00a.m. at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park.
I’m no longer by your side, but there’s no need to weep;
I’ve left sweet recollections, I’m hoping you would keep.
Eternal joy and memories stay in our hearts forever,
Strengthening our special bond that parting cannot sever.
Now it’s time to journey on, so let your faith be strong,
For I am in a better place…I’m home where I belong.
And if times of loneliness bring sorrow and dismay,
Do not despair, for I am there…just a memory away
