Melvin “Sonnie” Bryant
Melvin “Sonnie” Bryant, 77, of Bayou Vista passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 in Bayou Vista. He was born May 5, 1941 in LaFayette, Georgia to Ernest and Vennie Bryant.
Melvin was a great carpenter and avid fisherman. He was a fabulous cook and loved to entertain family and friends. He was a member of the Carpenter Local Union and Corinth Baptist Church in LaFayette, Georgia.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Ernestine Larson and Nancy Van Duyn DeTorre, and brother Ray Bryant.
Melvin is survived by his wife Barbara Bryant of Bayou Vista, daughter Tasha Broussard (Gerald) of LaFayette, LA, sons Ronnie Bryant of Hitchcock and Kenneth Bryant of Dayton, six sisters: Pat Killian (Tommie) of Texas City, Myra Sivertsen (John Arevalo) of La Marque, Sandy Fisher of Texas City, Marilyn Bryant of Danbury, Teresa Bryant of Texas City and Kathy Schanzer (Tommy) of Hitchcock, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. He loved being surrounded by family.
A Memorial Service will be at 10:00am on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque with Pastor Larry Maris officiating.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.
My deepest sympathy to the Bryant family. When going through the loss of my father, a scripture that brought me comfort is Isaiah 41:10. There God implores us to not be anxious because he is with us and gives the loving assurance ” I will really hold on to you with my right hand.” May the God of all comfort be with you at this difficult time.
( 2 Cor. 1:3,4 )
Our deepest condolences to the Bryant family god bless you and be with you in and comfort you in this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy to the Bryant family and to my dear friend, Marilyn. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Celeste and Richard Halata
Barbara,
Melvin was not suppose to leave “US”. Louis always told him this. Now the day has come and there is a hurt we cannot explain. When you guys became our friends it was one of our life treasures. Melvin was a softy at times and other times he could be a lil’ ring tail tooter…but through all he was a great friend. This makes one realize never wait until tomorrow when it is something you can do today. The Super Bowl parties, the boat parade the early morning (sometime freezing) fishing trips were so special. AND the cooked flounder…yummy.
Please know we love you deeply and we are here anytime.
Love Louis and Marilyn