Darold Conrad Bryant, 42, was born November 22, 1965. He died on April 12, 2008 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital.

Memorials may be made to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, PO Box 91840, Santa Barbara, CA 93190-1840 or to St. James AME Church, Kinston NC 28501

He is a 1983 graduate of Kinston High School, where he was a member of the Varsity basketball team. At an early age, Darold was baptized and consecrated at St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church. Darold attended East Carolina University, North Carolina Central University, and Lenoir Community College. In 1989, Darold enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma for Basic Training and served in Bamberg, Germany. He was most recently employed at Lenox China. Darold was self- employed as a landscape contractor. Darold was well known for the fresh vegetables that he raised and sold at the local Farmers Market, in partnership with his dad. He enjoyed and maintained a catfish pond and grew beautiful sunflowers. He continued to play recreational basketball, and will always be remembered for his bright, sincere smile and ability to get along with everyone. Darold Bryant was preceded in death by his father Chester N. Bryant. He is survived by two beloved daughters, Sharon Annis and Michelle Monique Bachmann; their mother, Inken Bachmann of Stegauracle, Germany; his mother, Annis R. Bryant; sisters, Joyce, Patricia, Sharon Bryant-Willoughby and her husband Arthur; brother, Delbert and his wife Clarice; maternal aunts, Charlotte R. Sutton, Thelma R. Boney and her husband Nathaniel; seven nieces and nephews, Temika, Shelton, Drenee, Danielle, Devin, DeAndria, and Donathan; a great nephew, Sanias; special friend Hilda Graham; colleague and friend, Marion Atkinson; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.