Obituary of Leon Bryant

Leon Nathaniel Bryant, affectionately known as Ponce, was born on November 8, 1954. He was proceeded in death by his mother Martha Lee Bryant, his father Willie Thomas, and his sister Ethel L. Griffin-Lang. He was called home to be with the LORD on June 26, 2020. Leon attended West Friendship Baptist Church as a child. He spent time during his early childhood in Cincinatti, Ohio, the home of his father. After schooling, Leon joined the Job Corps where he studied brick masonry, and earned his GED. He also studied auto mechanics at FCCJ. Leon had a passion for Chess and participated in several tournaments. In 1972 Leon was drafted into the Marine Corp. He served during the Vietnam War, where he earned an honorable discharge for his service. Leon is survived by 3 siblings: 2 sisters, Lynn Bryant and Katherine Majied ( Lateef) and 1 brother Emory Daniel Griffin. He is also survived by his 3 children his biological son Bryant Nathaniel Graham- Bryant and 2 daughters Vera and Delilah, 8 grandchildren; Mannorjza Hawk, Brynisha Graham, Bryant Nathaniel Graham, Jr., Marzjonae Graham, Alonna Wickerson, Tyler Blunt, and Blessed Graham; 3 greatgrandchildren; London Hawk, Paris Hawk; and, Ashton Williams. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Later in life Leon wrote the forward to “Spiritual Revelations”, a book of poetry. The only thing that overshadowed his love for his family, is his love of God. Leon would give his last and sacrifice for those in need. There were several passions in Leon’s life that he enjoyed like the Los Angeles Lakers, and the song ‘Gimme Just a Little More Time’, along with anything James Brown wrote. He also loved his prized green Pinto, his red dog, Bullwinkle, and making a scrumptious banana pudding. He helped many people obtain social security benefits, and veteran benefits, and often provided them shelter and food, sacrificing himself to help others, and can be commended. This is a testimony of the loving heart he possessed for people. Leon you are and will be missed. The word of GOD says ." 2 Corinthians 5:8, KJV: "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord."