James Lamar "Bubba" Bryant of Magnolia, MS peacefully went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2017 surrounded by family and friends at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Visitation will be held at West McComb Baptist Church Sunday July 9th from 5:00PM until 8:00PM and a short visitation Monday, July 10th from 9:00AM until Celebration of Life Services at 10:00AM with Bro. Vann Windom officiating. Burial with Masonic Graveside Rites will immediately follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit is in charge of arrangements. James Lamar Bryant was born April 24, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burnis and Allie Mae Bryant, his sister Betty Jane Forman, son Jeffrey Lee Bryant, father-in-law, Bob Masten and nephew Jason Powell. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Vicki Masten Bryant, daughters Bridgette Bryant Sanders and husband David of Ruston, LA, Brande Michelle Moak and husband Bubba of Magnolia, MS, Ginifer Nicole Fox and husband John of Cabot, AR. Granddaughters include Ginaley Rogers, Alexandra Sanders, Charlye Moak, Grayce Sanders, Masten Moak, and Gaunne Fox. Siblings include Bernice Roberts and husband Tyrone of Magnolia, Donald Roy Bryant and wife Melody of Magnolia, Patricia Powell and husband Larry of Liberty, and Carolyn Reason and husband Brian of Magnolia, mother-in-law, Virginia Masten of Lubbock, TX, brother-in-law, Mike Masten of Lubbock, TX, sister-in-law, Caroll Anne Masten Bellar of Lubbock, TX. Other survivors include numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces. James was a devout Christian. He was an active member of West McComb Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, active parishioner and member of Lamar May's Sunday school class. He was proud to be a Mason and member of Sincerity Lodge 214 F&AM where he was a Senior Deacon at the time of his passing. He served his community for 23 years as a small business owner, doing what he loved most, helping others. James and his wife opened their financial business in Magnolia naming it Fairway. This was after his strong Christian faith and desire to help others succeed in the fairest way possible. James was known as Jimbo to his lifelong friends Johnny and Joan Kinchen, Mr. Fairway to his customers, JB, and Mr. Masten, but he was mostly known as Bubba. He loved his wife, adored his daughters and grand girls. Few people knew of the adversities he overcame from a very early age. His perseverance was driven by his love for the Lord, his will to be the best he could be, and his sheer determination. He truly believed a little work never hurt anyone. James wore many hats throughout his life. He was a dedicated husband, a proud Daddy to his daughters, a Poppy to his grand girls, a loving brother to his siblings, an upstanding member of his community, a mentor to many throughout his career, and to his partner in crime, Tracy Morris, a daughter not by blood but by heart. He was a friend to anyone he met, and he would never let you down even to his own detriment. Nothing made Bubba happier than spending time with his family and taking care of those he loved. He was a hardworking, honorable man who was humble and proud with an infectious laugh and unmeasurable kindness. Those that knew him, could easily say he never met a stranger. Pallbearers for his services include Ken Morris, Donnie Bryant, Lloyd Allen, Vic Simmons, Sammy Quin, Jed Rogers, and Adam Greer. Honorary pallbearers include Johnny Kinchen, Pete Mullens, John Brown, Sammy Lang, Billy Melton, and Wayne Melton. The family requests memorial offerings be sent to West McComb Baptist Church for Missions, 4016 Hwy. 24 West McComb, MS 39648. Share condolences at catchingsfuneralhome.com