In loving memory of James “Bodie” Bryant

4/21/1966 - 3/26/2018

Location: Santa Monica, California

Visits: 12,186

James Roy Bryant, known by many as Bodie passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Monica, California on March 26, 2018 at the age of 51.

He is the son of James and the late Ruthie (Rogers) Bryant. He grew up in Junction City, AR where he was known as a star athlete. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Junction City, AR. He served in the United States Army. He loved working as an instrument fitter and being a Target warehouse swat specialist before moving to California. He loved spending his time drawing and at the beaches of Santa Monica.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruthie (Rogers) Bryant; his grandparents Frank and Flora Rogers; Roy and Marie Bryant.

He leaves behind his father and stepmother, James and Sandy Bryant (Junction City); his son, James Cory Bryant, Lynsey; grandbaby Bryant (The Woodlands, TX); his daughter, Lauren (Bryant) Sues; granddaughter, Daelyn Sues (The Woodlands, TX); his sisters, Diane (Bryant) Grafton; Steve (Junction City); Marie (Bryant) Keene; Gary (Hot Springs); his brothers, Tommy Bryant; Dawn (Junction City); Reid Bryant (Little Rock).

A visitation will be held on April 21, 2018 at 1pm at First Baptist Church, Junction City, AR with the Celebration of his life beginning at 2pm with Bro. Jim Bynum presiding. A graveside service will be held immediately after at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

He was loved by many family and friends. He will be dearly missed.