Bryant, Mark Joseph
Mark Joseph Bryant, 59, of Eggleston, departed this life Friday afternoon, August 16, 2019, while hiking near Shanklin’s Ferry in Monroe Co., WV. He was born on April 30, 1960 in Winston-Salem, NC, was employed as a CPA, was a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead, and took his commitment to Christ serious every day he lived.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Cora Perdue Bryant, and his children Rebekah, Joseph, Nehemiah, Martina, David, and Jackson.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife Joyce O. Bryant; his son Caleb Bryant of Pembroke; his daughters Kameron Bryant of Pembroke, Sarah Bryant of Estes Park, Colorado; and Markita Bryant of the home; his father The Rev Doctor Joe Ray Bryant of Eggleston; his brother Matthew Bryant of Corpus Christi, Texas; and his sister Beth Yoder of Eggleston.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm in Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead with Pastor Shahn Wilburn officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 5 until 7 pm. Burial will be private Thursday in the Steele Acres Cemetery at Newport.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to further the Gospel work and help some other soul on earths travels in care of his family in Eggleston.
The Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com.
August 18, 2019 @ 1:34 pm
Rest in peace Mark
August 18, 2019 @ 3:32 pm
Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. May God’s love encircle your and your family and lift you up in his care.
Fieldale Baptist Church
August 18, 2019 @ 7:16 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
August 18, 2019 @ 8:25 pm
Joyce and family I am so sorry to learn of Mark passing. I would love to come but unable to do so right now. I love you all. My prayers are with you. I love you all.
Aunt Lou of Kernersville
August 19, 2019 @ 12:03 am
Sympathy & prayers for Mark’s special family. I knew him as a teenager who was an exceptional and faith-filled person and was a blessing to all who knew him. Judy Bell
August 19, 2019 @ 10:42 am
My heart goes out to Joyce and the family. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I’m glad to have had the chance to see Mark and speak with him at our 40th WGHS Reunion. May he rest in Peace!!!
August 19, 2019 @ 11:07 am
My love and prayers for Joyce and the kids. Mark was a treasure for us on earth and now he is an angel for us from above. Well done, Mark, good and faithful servant. You set the example for all of us.
August 19, 2019 @ 2:19 pm
I knew Mark in high school, and thought the world of him. What a wonderful path he took when he followed our Lord’s path. My prayers are with his family….and know that Mark was highly thought of not only in the Guilford College Community, but also the community that he currently lived in. Hold on to your happier memories to get you thru the difficult days ahead.
August 20, 2019 @ 2:34 pm
From the Scott family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. As you go through this storm, may God bring you strength now, afterwards, and forever.
August 20, 2019 @ 7:02 pm
How do we, as the Class of 78, process this loss for a family that has endured so much unbearable pain? My heart weeps for Joyce, for their four living children, for Mark’s father, and for the community that will have to live without his earthly presence. I can only look to Mark’s soft eyes and his gentle soul which reflected his Heavenly Father. Today, he is looking at each of us saying , “Draw closer to God, my friends. Hold on. It is worth it!” So, I rejoice that Mark has joined 6 of his children in Heaven. This is so hard, yes, horrifically hard. But, stay steadfast, classmates, and honor Mark as he would want us to by seeking God.