Charles L. Bryant Jr.

March 9, 1928 - January 16, 2017

Charles L. Bryant, aged 88 years of Fairfield Twp., passed away on Monday afternoon January 16, 2017 in J.F.K. Hospital, Stratford after a lengthy illness. Born in Fairfield Twp. the only child of the late Charles L. and Christiana (nee Pierce) Bryant, and the husband of Lydia M. (nee Gould) Bryant. He and his wife were lifetime area residents. Charles served proudly in the US Army during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, he went to work for General Electric in King of Prussia where he spent 27 years as a test specialist in the Aerospace Division. He enjoyed working on and repairing televisions and radios, and also loved playing the guitar, playing chess, and teaching the game to children at church. Charles was a long time member of Trinity A.M.E. Church, Gouldtown. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Lydia of 61 years, and his daughters, Karen Barnett and her husband Barry Sr. of Erial, NJ, and Paula Bryant of Sicklerville, three grandchildren, Ronald Battle, Barry Barnett Jr., and Charles Battle. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Saturday January 21, 2017 at 12:00p.m. from Trinity A.M.E. Church, Gouldtown. The interment with Military Honors will be in Gouldtown Memorial Park, Fairfield Twp. A viewing will be held on Saturday from 10:00 till 12:00p.m.