Vernon Allen Bryant Sr.

November 10, 1925 - November 6, 2019

Services for Vernon Allen Bryant, Sr. are set for Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Chickasha, Ok. Vernon Allen Bryant, Sr., was the 2nd child born, on November 10, 1925, to Zack & Minnie Dandridge-Bryant in Wellington, TX. The Bryant family relocated to Chickasha, OK. While in Chickasha, Vernon united in matrimony to Lillie Mae Stephens. To this union 4 Children were born: Vernon Allen, Terry, Melvin, and Marion. Afterwards, the couple relocated to New Mexico, then further to Los Angeles, CA. Later in life, Vernon returned to his hometown of Chickasha, OK where he lived several years. During his final years, Vernon resided in Maricopa, AZ. Vernon worked various jobs which included: Taxi Cab Driver, Used Parts Truck Driver, and in his later years, he worked for Oklahoma School District where he retired at the age of 88. Vernon faithfully served on the Deacon Board, along side both of his brothers (Deacon Roy Bryant & Deacon Fred Bryant) at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Chickasha. Vernon was preceded in death by both parents, Zack & Minnie Bryant; wife, Lillie Mae Bryant. Three brothers: Fred Bryant, TJ Bryant, and Russell Bryant; one sister, Opal Garrett. Survivors include: one brother, Roy (Clara) Bryant; sister-in-law, Rose Bryant; Two sons, Vernon Jr. and Melvin Bryant; two daughters, Terry Jones and Marion Bryant-Wimberly; one granddaughter-in-law, Melody Bryant and one Son-in-law, Keith Wimberly. Seventeen grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 1 future great-grandchild; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and loyal friends.