Lloyd Marvin Bryant

Lloyd Marvin Bryant went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, November 30, 2024 at his son’s home in Jacksboro, Texas. He was 76 years old. Lloyd was born on May 28, 1948, in Big Spring, Texas to Joe Maffut Bryant and Vinnie Mae Brooks Bryant. Growing up Lloyd’s two sisters Josie and Betty, were the apple of his eye and he loved them fiercely. He also held a special place in his heart for his Grandad, Lonnie Brooks who was like a father figure to him and who he often spoke of. At the young age of 14, Lloyd was forced to grow up quicker than most. That is when he hitch-hiked his way from Texas to Florida to live with his sister Josie. Then by the time he was 18, Lloyd was signed up to join the Army. He joined the 9th Infantry Division, also known as the “Old Reliables” where he served a full term from 1966-1969. During his service, he fought in the trenches of the Mekong Delta in South Vietnam and served in Germany also. The Lord was watching over him and all his travels brought him back home where he was honorably discharged from the Army. Lloyd then started a lifelong career of being a jack of all trades. Unlike most, he mastered quite a few of them. He worked in everything from the oilfield, to armored truck transport, & even was a taxi driver in Louisiana. He also was a chicken farmer at one time and most notably, a service station manager at a TEXACO and a CHEVRON where he truly thrived for many years. Then March 1, 1983, Lloyd’s life changed forever when his son Curtis Coleman Bryant was born. He was a proud Dad and raised him in those tire shops where he taught Curtis how to change tires, check the engine oil and walk around with those red shop rags tucked in his back pocket like a true tire man. Little did he know then, his son would follow in his footsteps in being in the tire business. Fast forward to 2016, after 50 years of being apart, a true love story unfolded. A war Veteran & a woman, where once stood a girl who heard her Highschool sweetheart was killed in action, found each other once again. After a short time of being back together, Lloyd married Velma Lou Wright on July 2, 2016, in Odessa, Texas. They lived together in Brownwood, Texas for the past 8 years where he enjoyed his retired life as an avid and skilled woodworker who spent his days making anything he could from wood. He was also an experienced fisherman who loved to tent camp with his Grandkids and family. He could daily be heard adoring his wife and the newest addition to the family, his beloved Granddaughter NovaLea Kole Bryant. Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents, Sister, Josie Walker, his grandparents, and a few nieces and nephew. Those left behind to cherish his memory include his wife, Velma Bryant; sister, Betty Roach; Son, Curtis Bryant and his wife Brenda, and their children, Charles, Joshua, Brayden, and NovaLea. He also leaves his stepdaughter Wanda Sandate, and stepson, Leonard Aldridge; Nephews, Willie and Richard whom he was very fond of; along with a host of other nieces, nephews, and extended family. A memorial service will be held on December 14th at 2pm at the Light Church in Jacksboro, Texas.

Lloyd Marvin Bryant

May 28, 1948 - November 30, 2024