Michael Earl

"Big Mike" Bryant

Mr. Michael Earl Bryant, age 60, a native and resident of Jackson, AL was born October 7, 1958 to the parentage of the late Mr. Handy Bryant and the late Mrs. Lucille Thomas Bryant. He departed this life April 24, 2019 at University Hospital, Mobile, AL.

"Big Mike", as he was affectionately known, was a graduate of Jackson High School where he played football. He was employed with Brown & Root Construction Company until he became injured. He later owned and operated his own construction business, Michael Bryant Construction Company. Mr. Bryant engineered many contracts throughout the city, county, and state. Locally, he was instrumental in the laying of many sidewalks in the City of Jackson as well as construction jobs for many businesses and individuals.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Baskin; and two brothers, Frazier Bryant and Charles Bryant.

He will be forever loved by his family: two sons, Michael (Keree Daffin) King and Andre (Janae Campbell) King, both of Jackson, AL; three step-sons, Jemetrius Clarke of Gulfport, MS; Carlos King of Gautier, MS, and Ben King of Jackson, AL; two step-daughters, Karen King, and April King both of Pascagoula, MS; one sister, Nancy Bryant of Detroit, MI; two brothers, Jerry Bryant of Jackson, AL and Cecil Marvin Tate of Monroeville, AL; devoted friend, Shelia King of Moss Point MS; four grandchildren, one devoted, Michael Deondra King; Reginald Horn, Markell Lanier, and Andre Bryant, Jr.; three step-grandchildren; Ladasia King, Jasmine King, Chardonnay Mitchell; two step-great-grandchildren, Camari King and Ivan King, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, devoted friends, Lorenzo Sanders, Willie Clarke, Larry McReynolds, Don Coleman, Alfonzo Jackson,  Moses McReynolds, "Mane" King,  "T" Lowe, Reuben Taylor, Mack Clarke, and Pamela Porter.

Viewing Saturday, May 11, 2019, 10am until the 11am service at Mt. Olive #2 Missionary Baptist Church. Jackson, AL 36545, Dr. Stevenson E. Tullis, pastor; Dr. Thamus L. Douglas, eulogist. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Jackson, AL.