Robert Bryant Obituary

Robert L. Bryant, Sr. MT. PLEASANT - Robert "Bob" Lewis Bryant, Sr., 88, widower of Janie C. Bryant, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022. Bob was born on November 25, 1933 in Atlanta, Georgia and was adopted by Carl and Ethel Bryant of Charleston, SC. He grew up in the North Area of Charleston and received his early education at Porter Military Academy and graduated from Chicora High School. He worked as a paperboy at the Charleston Naval Shipyard and as a lifeguard at Folly Beach. He joined the U.S. Air Force serving in Panama and Texas during the Korean War as part of the 1st Air Rescue Group. While serving in Texas, he attended West Texas State University. After his military service, Bob returned to Columbia, SC and worked at Fort Jackson processing out soldiers leaving the Army. While in Columbia, he met Janie Chavis and they were married January 11, 1958. He joined the US Postal Service which gave him security and the flexibility to transfer to different places. Bob moved his family (now with three boys) to Orlando, Florida and back to South Carolina settling in Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms and finally Mount Pleasant. He retired from the US Postal Service as the postmaster of the Isle of Palms after 30 years of service. He enjoyed scuba diving, fishing, creating art using oil painting, water colors and print making as his favorite mediums. He also was a master at the state dance "The Shag". He also enjoyed helping others and working behind the scenes at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Mt. Pleasant. Bob was predeceased by his wife Janie C. Bryant and his parents, Carl and Ethel Bryant. He is survived by his sons, Robert L. Bryant, Jr. (Jayne) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Steven L. Bryant (Tamara) of Isle of Palms, SC and Thomas L. Bryant (Karen) of Mt. Pleasant, SC. He donated his body to the Medical University of South Carolina for research. A memorial service has not been planned at this time. Any memorials can be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 604 Pitt Street, Mt Pleasant, SC or any art education program. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston