In Memory Of
James Melvin Bryant
1958
2020
James Melvin Bryant
December 10, 1958 — November 15, 2020
Albany - James Melvin "Fidel" Bryant, 61 passed away peacefully after a long illness on November 15, 2020 at Shaker Place Nursing and Rehabilitation.
James was predeceased by his parents James Bryant and Leila Mae Bryant (SC).
James proudly served in the US Army from 1979-1982 as a Special Weapons Operative. After receiving an Honorable Discharge, he worked for various companies as a laborer.
James is survived by his children, Taccara Bryant (FL), Boshawn and Ahmon Bryant (VA.), JazMyn Bryant (Albany) and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Rena Harrell (VA) and niece, Marissa Martinez (VA), as well as, Michele Beekman (Albany) and Sharon Harris (VA), a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie on Monday November 23, 2020 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, New York.
Gathering size within our chapels will be based on the most current NYS occupancy requirements. Masks are required and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James' memory to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.
James was predeceased by his parents James Bryant and Leila Mae Bryant (SC).
James proudly served in the US Army from 1979-1982 as a Special Weapons Operative. After receiving an Honorable Discharge, he worked for various companies as a laborer.
James is survived by his children, Taccara Bryant (FL), Boshawn and Ahmon Bryant (VA.), JazMyn Bryant (Albany) and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Rena Harrell (VA) and niece, Marissa Martinez (VA), as well as, Michele Beekman (Albany) and Sharon Harris (VA), a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie on Monday November 23, 2020 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, New York.
Gathering size within our chapels will be based on the most current NYS occupancy requirements. Masks are required and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James' memory to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James Melvin Bryant, please visit our flower store.
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Monday, November 23, 2020
10:00 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)
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