Deacon Rotline "Ross" Ray Bryant

Deacon Rotline Ray "Ross" Bryant was born September 24, 1954, in Pineville, LA to Mr. Charles T. Bryant and Mrs. Della Mae Green-Bryant. He obtained his diploma from Oberlin High School in Oberlin, LA.

While residing in Oberlin, LA, he had three children Stacey Artis, Kirk Ryan Carrier, and Cassundra Bryant. He later moved to Houston, TX and married Vanessa Richardson and to this union Vanetta Bryant was born. During his years in Houston, he started his career as a service manager for several car dealerships which followed him to California, San Antonio, TX and his final residence Houston, TX.

Under the leadership of Pastor W.R. Bell, Deacon Bryant was ordained at Christ Way Church. He married Edna Coverson-Bryant on April 14, 2015. While serving in various roles at the church, he used his carpentry skills to help remodel the fellowship hall and baptismal pool.

Deacon Bryant departed into his eternal rest in glory on October 2, 2026 at the age of 72.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Della Mae Armstead, Charles T. Bryant and stepfather Essex Armstead, Kirk Ryan; son, Robert Griffin; son and John Nolden; stepson.

He leaves to cherish his memories with his beautiful wife, Edna Coverson-Bryant, brother Andre Armstead (Lisa), daughters, Stacey Artis (Pineville, LA), Cassundra Bryant (Houston, TX) and Vanetta Bryant (Houston, TX). Also blessed with Glynis “GiGi” Griffin, Tyrone Griffin, Wendy Griffin, Robin Booker and Crystal Watson (stepdaughter) of Houston, TX and Damine Charles (Oberlin, LA). He has thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews and family. He also leaves behind his best friends Deacon Michael Chenier, Wilfred Delco, Daryl Richardson, James Richardson Jr., Michael Richardson, Deacon Horace Williams.

Visitation will be held at Christ Way Church, 9115 Comal St, Houston, TX 77051, US, on October 17, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a Celebration of Life at Christ Way Church from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. A Committal Service will take place at Paradise Cemetery South, 2237 Cullen Blvd, Pearland, TX 77581, US, on October 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM.