Anthony Ray "Tony" Bryant, Sr., 45, of Lexington Park, Maryland died on June 5, 2008 at Medical University of South Carolina Hospital, Charleston, SC.

Tony was born on July 17, 1962 to Shirley Johnson Bryant and the late Ray Bryant in Beachville, MD. From the age of 7 months, his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Carrroll raised him.

"Tony" attended Great Mills High School were he earned his diploma in 1981. After graduation, "Tony" enlisted in the United States Army where he served 4 years from 1981 through 1984. "Tony" was employed by the BAE Systems, Building 8165, NAWC, Paxtuxent River/Webster Field Annex as a Production Operator Master.

"Tony" leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Deidre W. Bryant, whom he married November 7, 1998, son Anthony Bryant, Jr, daughter Laprea N. Bryant, mother, Shirley Ann Johnson, step-father, Rubin Johnson, grandparents, Mr & Mrs. Clarence Carroll, sisters Myshonda Bryant, Catina Bryant, Karen Bryant, Sherrie Henton and Andrea Haynes, 2 brothers Jeremy Bryant and George Holly. Mother in Law, Alice Winters, brother in law William Winters (Cindy) and Francis Winters. 2 god children, Quentin Bryan and Kenyon Berry as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. "Tony" is preceded in death by his father Ray Bryant and his son Demario Raquon Bryant.

"Tony" enjoyed watching the Washington Redskins, fishing cracking jokes and loving his family. "Tony" will truly be missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to Tony's Life Celebration at the Gospel Tabernacle of Prayer, 24516 Budds Creek Road, Clements, Maryland on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 9 to until service time at 11:00 a.m.. Elder William H. Williams, Jr., pastor of Greater Morning Star Pencostal Church, Lexington Park, MD will officiate. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kelly Holt, John Berry, Bobby Hall, Wesley Thomas, Isiac Taylor and Lloyd Brothers.

Funeral Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD 20650.