Robert Edwin Bryant Obituary (1965 - 2014)

Robert Edwin Bryant Mason, MI Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 17, 2014 at the age of 48. Born on December 14, 1965 to Bobby Tom Bryant and Ann Leslie Pickard in Whittier, CA. Robert grew up in Oklahoma before moving to Michigan in the late 1980's to attend Spring Arbor College. He married his wife Beth in 1991 and they raised their son Joseph in the Lansing area. Robert enjoyed playing the guitar, reading, board games, and was a member of the South Church of the Nazarene. Preceding Robert in death are his mother-in-law, Carol Graves; brother-in-laws, Garry Nestell, David Gibbons; and other family members. Surviving are his wife of 22 years, Bethany (Graves) Bryant; Son, Joseph Bryant; Parents, sister, Deborah (John) Johnson; brother, Sam (Heather) Bailes; sister-in-laws, Bonnie (Rob) Taylor, Brenda Gibbons Nestell; nieces and nephews, Clinton Bryant, Aleshia (Billy) Packard, May Allen, Gail Taylor, Nathan Taylor, Kimberly Taylor, Alora Packard, Ben Packard, and Baby Allen. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 21, 2014 11:00 am at the South Church of the Nazarene in Lansing, MI. The family will receive friends at the church at 10:00 am. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Bethany Bryant. For online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com