Donald Wayne "Donnie" Bryant

Donald Wayne “Donnie” Bryant, age 65, of 915 White Rock Gap Road, Covington, Virginia died Monday, August 1, 2022 at CJW Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia.
Donnie was born April 16, 1957 in Alleghany County, Virginia to the late Daniel Rufus and Elsie Elizabeth Minter Bryant. He was an operator for CSX Transportation. He loved to golf and play guitar, and enjoyed gardening and the outdoors.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Marie “ReRe” Cantrell Bryant; two daughters, Melissa Bryant and Elizabeth Bryant; and a sister, Glenna Johnson.
He is survived by two sons, Derek Cantrell and wife Johnell, and Logan Bryant and fiancée Heather Snead, both of Covington; a brother, Basil Bryant; a brother-in-law, Jeff Cantrell and wife Mary of Clifton Forge; two grandchildren, Laken Cantrell and Jace Cantrell; a number of nieces and nephews; and his companion, Rogue.
In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Reverend Shorty Wolfe officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 5:00 PM until the time of service at Nicely Funeral Home.