Royce Bernette Bryant

Royce's parents moved their family to Kankakee, Illinois when he was very young. This is where he received his education. Royce graduated from Eastridge High School in 1975. He enlisted into the United States Army shortly afterwards. During his service, his related civilian occupations included laundry service, bath specialty and security. During his service time, he received medals for the Marksman Hand Grenade and The Sharpshooter M 15. Royce received an honorable discharge from the Army in 1980. Royces' occupations included a CO at Statesville Prison as well as other security jobs. He also was part owner/operator of an in home daycare with his wife, Twana for 10 years before retirement.

Royce enjoyed listening to R&B music, jazz and oldies/goodies. He also loved playing blackjack, poker, spades and dominoes in person, as well as online. In which he cheated at them all, LOL. He also enjoyed watching sports and boxing. Royce was a great jokester and loved making people laugh. Royce also had a passion for enlightening others about the deceptions taking place here in Babylon. About six years ago, he joined and became a member of a community forum called The Bitter Truth. Royce never passed up an opportunity to help wake up and open the eyes of people about this beast system. Others sometimes thought he was crazy, but it didn't matter to him. He was lovingly referred to as "Fighting Truth" by his Truth Family. Royce had one of the biggest hearts in the world and was lovingly referenced as the "Gentle Giant" who never met a stranger.

Royce and Twana met and fell in love in Kankakee, Illinois. They dated briefly and got married in 1996. Theirs was a very genuine, uncommon love.

Royce leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Twana King Bryant of 27 years; his mother, Donis Bryant of Kankakee, Illinois; daughter, Krystal Bryant Thomas of Homewood, Illinois; sons, Aaron Bryant of Kankakee, Illinois, Warren GG King of San Antonio, Texas and Rafiq Borders of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; six sisters, Mary Ann Stapleton of Chicago, Illinois, Linda Henderson of Union Church, Mississippi, Tracy Johnson of Brookhaven, Mississippi, Stacey Pendleton and husband, Dwayne of Wesson, Mississippi, Flora Hunt and husband Billy of Roxie, Mississippi; 2 sister-in-laws, Janet King of Charlotte, North Carolina and Terry King of Kankakee, Illinois; 1 brother-in-law, Paul King of Hopkins Park, Illinois; 13 grandchildren, Tiyhonna Stewart, Brianna Bryant, Savannah Bryant, Christian Bryant, Braxton Bryant, Tiyhonn King, Takyla Fortune, Americana King, Ozarian King, Erik Thomas, Jr., Madison Bryant, Fallon King and Zoey Borders; four daughters at heart, Whitney Borders Baptist of Kankakee, Illinois, Ebony Bell English of Carpentersville, Illinois, Tia Borders Smith of Belleville, Illinois and Delia Williams of Milwaukee, Wisconsin all of which held a very special place in his heart. Also a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that loved him dearly.

A visitation for Royce will be held Friday, October 6, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, TX 78148. A funeral service will occur Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, TX 78148. A committal service will occur Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.colonialuniversal.com for the Bryant family.