THOMAS JACKSON BRYANT, JR.

We regret to announce the passing of Mr. Thomas Jackson Bryant, Jr., age 58, of Jakin, GA who passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL. Funeral services for Mr. Bryant will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home in Donalsonville, GA with interment to follow in Jakin City Cemetery in Jakin, GA with Dr. Calvin Arnold officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday evening, September 25, 2009 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the funeral home. Mr. Bryant was born in Jacksonville, FL on May 22, 1951 to the late Thomas Jackson Bryant, Sr. and Nell Woolard Bryant. He worked for U-Haul Corporation of America as a welder/fabricator. Mr. Bryant was an avid hunter and fisherman. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 39 years, Patricia Bryant of Jakin, GA; a daughter, Carrie Johnson of Jakin, GA; a grandson, Thomas Bryant Johnson of Jakin, GA; two sisters, Vicki Phillips of Albany, GA and Janis Jones of Gordon, AL; a brother-in-law, Tim Beal of Baxter, FL; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Bryant, Sr. and Nell Woolard Bryant; a sister, Leah Beal; and a brother-in-law, Wayne Phillips. Active casketbearers will be Brian Beal, Aaron Beal, Adam Beal, Robert Allen Jones, Jr., Erik Phillips, and Chet Holland. Honorary casketbearers will be Buck Moseley, Pat McCrakin, and Tim Beal. Evans-Skipper Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.