Courtland – James Lewis Bryant, Sr., 89, passed away April 13, 2018 in his home. Born in Franklin on March 22, 1929, Lewis was preceded in death by his parents Henry Clinton and Rebie Gray Bryant, his brother Clay Bryant, and sister Idra B. Jennings.

Lewis was a graduate of Courtland High School and a Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a farmer, owner of Shady Side Drive-In, an employee of Union Camp, and had retired from the USDA Soil Conservation Service after 30 years. Lewis was a member of Vincent's Grove United Methodist Church and Marks and Indiantown Hunt Clubs and enjoyed radio controlled airplanes, hunting and fishing.

Lewis is survived by his wife of 63 years Louise Robbins Bryant; two daughters Rose Bryant (Mal Argondizza) and Robin Eason (H.G.); a son Jimmy Bryant (Ellen); a sister Judy Zoellner; a sister-in-law Marian R. Francis; five grandchildren John Bryant (Shandra), Grady Eason (Nicole), Will Bryant, Maizie Argondizza (friend Cory), and Alan Argondizza (Serena); and three great-grandchildren Landon Bryant, George Eason, and Evelyn Eason.

A funeral will be held at 2 PM Tuesday April 17, 2018 in Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Julie Larch officiating. The burial will follow at Vincent's Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Vincent's Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Randy Burgess, 23359 Hanging Tree Rd, Courtland, VA 23837. The family would like to thank the staff of New Century Hospice, VA personnel, doctors, nurses, caregivers, sitters, neighbors, friends, and family for their loving care.   www.wrightfuneralhome.org