CRAMERTON - David Bryant passed away Dec. 4, 2013, at Caramont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia after struggling with recent health issues.
The son of Charles King Bryant Jr. and Amanda Newman Bryant, David was born on Nov. 2, 1946, in Gaston County.
David was a graduate of Ashley High School. He also attended North Carolina State University and was a passionate Wolf Pack sports fan.
Mr. Bryant retired from Lighting, Inc. He is survived by siblings Kenny Bryant and Amanda Holland, who continue to operate this family business.
Additional survivors include his son, Charles Jeffrey Bryant of Cramerton, and three daughters, Jenny Bryant Searcy of Charlotte,
Jackie Bryant Baucom of Gastonia, and Julie Bryant Christy of Belmont.
Mr. Bryant has seven grandchildren, who affectionately called him "Paw Paw": Morgan Bryant, Jordan Bryant, Bryant Baucom, Brandon Baucom, Katie Searcy, Caroline Christy, and Nathaniel Christy.
The family will gather and receive friends at McLean Funeral Home in Gastonia on Friday, December 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Marks Episcopal Church in Gastonia.
CRAMERTON - David Bryant passed away Dec. 4, 2013, at Caramont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia after struggling with recent health issues.