Frank Lee Bryant, Sr.

Obituary For Frank Lee Bryant, Sr.

Mr. Frank Lee Bryant, Sr. was born on December 14, 1953, to his late parents, Ferris Lee and Lottie Mae Bryant in Dixie, GA.
Frank was raised and educated in the Simon Hill and Brooks County School systems. His first job was working on the Bryant family farm, where he took great pride in being his father’s right-hand man. While employed at Dowling Bag as a CDL driver, Frank drew upon the strong work ethic and business mindset he developed on the farm to open Club 33, a popular night club, in Quitman, GA. After closing the club, he held multiple jobs—a heavy equipment operator at Defnall Construction, a line cook at
Valdosta State University, and a Project Manager with Speedy Catering at Moody AFB. He also served as a Food Services Director at the GA Sheriff’s Boys Ranch, before retiring after 18 years of service.
Frank served as a deacon for Beulah Missionary Baptist Church for many years before joining Global Christian Church in Tallahassee, FL, where he also served proudly as a deacon. He was known for his generosity and servants heart, often providing
transportation to anyone who wished to attend church. He freely gave his time to help others and took every opportunity to share the goodness of God and the message of the Gospel.
Frank was the second youngest son in the family and the brother to 14 siblings. He is survived by Mary Manson, Ebeneezer McFarland, and Sylvia Bryant. He was preceded in death by Dorothy Peeples, Melvin Bryant, Ellie Bryant, Eugene Bryant, Willie Gene
Bryant, Robert Bryant, James Bryant, Arthur Bryant, Jeanette Brooks, Diane Bryant and Cynthia Bryant.
In 1976, Frank married Selena Bryant and together they welcomed their son, Frank (Shonda) Bryant, Jr. He raised and was a devoted father to Carnegee Simmons, opened his heart and home to three foster children and served as a mentor and positive
role model to countless youth throughout the years. His guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support left a lasting impact on many lives and was lovingly known to everyone as “Papa”.
On November 1, 2026, God summoned our dearly beloved Deacon Frank Lee Bryant, Sr. to leave all cares behind and enter his new home in glory. He leaves behind precious memories of his life of servitude and love to his loving wife, children, 9 grandchildren, Jenay, Jordan, Joshua, Jeremiah, Nikayah, Kaylan, Jace, Jhadyn and Jaxon; extended brothers and sisters, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Frank Lee Bryant,Sr., will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church. Livestream will be available. Burial follows at the Emanuel AME Church Cemetery.

Visitation for Mr. Frank Lee Bryant, Sr., will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

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