Born April 17, 1951, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Bryant and the late Elizabeth Crawford Martin.
D.L. was a self-employed painting contractor and a member of Penuel Baptist Church. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, D.L. was preceded in death by one sister, Doris Dix.
In addition to his wife, D.L. is survived by his children Donald Lee Bryant, Jr. (Terri) of Altavista, Mary Bryant Slayton (James) of Concord, Jennifer Bryant Ruhland (Jason) of Rustburg and Jonathan Wade Bryant (Elizabeth) also of Rustburg; his step-mother, Dora Reynolds Bryant; two siblings, Thomas Edward Bryant (Pat ) of Rustburg and Wanda Pringle (Richard) of South Carolina; eleven grandchildren, Evan Slayton, Audrey Moon, Shania Bryant, Lindsey Slayton, Samantha Hutcherson, Kaylie Slayton, Donald Lee Bryant, III, Lance Hutcherson, Leigha Adkins, Dylan Ruhland and Rachael Adkins; one great-grandchild, Karleigh Moon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted, 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2014, at Penuel Baptist Church with the Rev. Carlton Gunter officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends, 6-8 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Penuel Baptist Church and at other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to Penuel Baptist Church or the American Diabetes Association.
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