Vic Bryant, Sr.

Vic ‘ Bobby’ Bryant Sr.

June 19, 1946- October 2, 2022

 Vic passed away peacefully as a result of Congestive Heart Failure. He was 76 years old. Vic was born at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC on June 19, 1946. He was one of two children of Robert Meade Bryant and Evelyn Mae Bryant (Tinnell). Sandra Carreras (Bryant) was his only sibling and they were born just 11 months apart. They had an amazing bond that lasted a lifetime.

 Vic grew up in Washington, DC and attended Congress Heights Elementary School. At the age of 9 he and the family moved to Suitland, MD where he attended Suitland Junior High School. It is there where he started his friendship with Russell Claar, Dennis Trudo, and Fred Carey. They were known as “The Rat Pack” and they remained friends throughout his life. Turning 16 meant the world to Vic, it was when his love for driving and cars began. The Rat Pack ran around town and went to drive-in movies and really enjoyed life. He graduated from Suitland High School in 1965. He then joined the U.S. Air Force where he was proud to serve his country. He was a real Patriot through and through.

 Vic went to work for Riss Paper Company as a salesman and continued on to be a successful car salesman at multiple dealerships throughout MD and VA. He had a real passion for cars and knew everything about them. He was briefly married to Lou East and had his first born son Vic Bryant Jr. Eventually he left working in sales and began to work for the U.S. Postal Service where he started as a letter carrier and worked his way up to a management position at Post Office in Manassas, VA. He married Lisa Freeman (Stack) and had (3) sons, Kyle Robert Bryant, Matthew Stephen Bryant, and Nicholas Andrew Bryant.  He retired on disability from the Post Office in 1991 due to irreversible damage to his back and kidneys.

 Vic and Lisa divorced after many years of marriage and he moved just down the road to Warrenton, VA where he had resided for nearly 20 years. He was always very involved with his sons and raised them to be great men. He was extremely proud to be a father and loved his sons with all of his being. He had a real love for animals and had several dogs in his life. He would dog sit often for all of his sons’ dogs and enjoyed every minute of it. He loved his family whole heartedly and would never miss an opportunity to be with them. He will always be known as “Uncle Vic”, “Big Vic”, or “Pop”. He joined Living Faith Church in Manassas, VA and his relationship for our Lord and Savior only became stronger. He attended church 1-2 times a week and it was very important to him. He loved Washington Redskins Football, Nascar Racing, and Barrett Jackson Auto Auctions. His eyes lit up when he would see a restored classic or custom car. People gravitated to him, he treated everyone with respect and worried about everyone’s well being and put his own self- interests last. He would constantly give and never want anything in return. He was a genuine, kind, caring and loving human being that will be greatly missed.

 Vic was preceded in death by his father Robert Meade Bryant and his mother Evelyn Mae Bryant (Tinnell). Vic is survived by his sister Sandra Carreras (Bryant), brother-in-law Alberto Carreras; Sons: Vic Bryant Jr and wife Laura Forbes Bryant, Kyle Robert Bryant and wife Kelsi Whalen Bryant, Matthew Stephen Bryant and wife Taylor Morrison Bryant, Nicholas Andrew Bryant; grandkids: Kolton & Kali Bryant, Mia & Ava Bryant, Priscilla Brown, Otway Zantzinger, Alyssa Harding; niece & nephews: Aaron Carreras, his wife Bertha Carreras and children Max & Rachel Carreras, Jason Carreras; cousins: Cheryl & Marty Brumback, Barbara & Larry Rood, Marcia Potts, Steve White, Jim & Donna White, Bonnie & Larry Glaubitz, Donna & Rene Solis, Karen Young, Terri Greene, Randy Arnold, Mike Taylor, William Taylor, Tanya Taylor, Frank Taylor Jr, Cindy Taylor, Nancy Mason, Laura Edmondson, Patt Potts, Tracey Padgett Kelly, Robin Arnold Flanagan, Nicole Law, Hope Breckenridge, Diane Ware, Richard Potts Jr, Jerry Potts, and Faye Datres.

 Vic wished to be cremated and his ashes will remain with the family. A Celebration of life will be held on Thursday October 27, 2022 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm at the Waldorf Moose Lodge located at: 4765 Crain Highway- White Plains, MD 20695. In Lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made to the Waldorf Moose Lodge or your local Hospice organization. The moose lodge and staff volunteered their property and services at no charge to the family and it is greatly appreciated. Promedica Hospice provided great care for Vic as he transitioned to his forever home in the House of the Lord.

 Vic was a loving Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend. We were all truly blessed to have him in our lives. We will love you always….Rest In Peace

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