Donald (Donnie) Robert O’Bryant was born on September 18, 1957 to David Robert O’Bryant and Charlotte Bell Brown. He was raised by David and his wife Marvine Roach O’Bryant.
Donnie never met a stranger. He was a friend to all and could talk to anyone. He was always ready to help anyone who needed help.. He started his work career on the dairy farm and ended up an environmentalist operating heavy equipment.
Donnie loved life and his family and friends. When he laughed you knew it. He loved golfing until he had to have shoulder surgery. He was very active in the CHILI CARTEL They traveled as far as Texas and Wisconsin to enter chili cooking contests.
Between the four of them they brought home many trophies. The chili cartel consisted of Donnie, Steve Dixon, Steve Neal, Mark Moore and Kenny Jones. The stories they could tell. He was very active in Glencoe UMC, helping with any maintenance and special projects, like stew cooking and golf tournaments.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy, mothers, Charlotte, Marvine, and his grandparents, Walter and Mamie O’Bryant, Benjamin and Edna Brown, niece Marlie Steele.
He leaves behind the love of his life after 45 years of marriage, Kathy Shelton O, Bryant, the children his life revolved around, Jason Robert O’Bryant (Heather), and Tracey O’Bryant Tucker (Brock), and the sparkle in his eyes, his grandchildren, Henry, Charlie, Ethan, Brennan, and Lailyn,. His father, David O’Bryant, brother, Timmy O’Bryant (Angie) and his beloved uncle, John Wayne O’ Bryant. His extended family, parents in law, Charlie and Judy Rice, brothers and sisters in law, Ray, Debbie, Dwayne, Donna Shelton, an Kaye Steele.
Nieces and nephews, Tommy,Ashley, Megan Mark Candace, Demi, Kasey, and Adam, and 22 great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that you make a donation to Glencoe United Methodist Church 601 Glencoe Church Loop Summerfield, NC 27358
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