Charles Bryant

Charles Ray Bryant was born on November 24, 1935, in Dallas, Texas. He died on Sunday
December 31, 2023, in Burleson, Texas at the age of 88.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Wade Bryant, mother, Cleo Lovell Smith, sister,
Alice Gibson, and brother, Billy Bryant.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Inus Estelle Johnson, son Timothy Wade Bryant and wife,
Faith, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, son Stephen Ray Bryant and wife, Joy, of Weatherford,
Texas and daughter Jeanette Stipp-Puffer and husband Chris, of Mansfield, Texas. His 9
grandchildren include, Amanda Massey and husband Shawn, Jacob Bryant and wife Stacy,
Brooke Loftis and husband Chris, Ryan Puffer and wife Stormye, Breanna Zwijnenburg and
husband Jeffrey, Simon Stipp and wife Sophia, Gretchen Gosselin and husband Larry, Isaac Stipp
and wife Hulda and Libby Stipp-Puffer. 12 Great grandchildren include Caleb Massey, Nathan
Massey, Tyler Scroggins, Kori Scroggins, Judah Bryant, Abigail Bryant, Redford Puffer, Lyle
Zwijnenburg, Evelyn Loftis, Lennon Zwijnenburg, Henry Loftis, and Ruby Puffer.
Charles felt the call to preach as a boy and began preaching while still in school. After
graduation he traveled and held revivals. He pastored his first church at the age of 19, in
Oklahoma, but left to attend Southwestern Bible Institute in Waxahachie. He met the love of
his life, Inus Johnson, while holding a revival in Leeds, Alabama. They were married in 1956 and
over the next 64 years they pastored 24 churches in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas,
Tennessee, and Missouri. His memorization of scripture was profound, and he used it often in
his preaching. He was ordained with the Assemblies of God for over 59 years.
He wrote over 200 songs, some of which were recorded by other people. He played several
instruments including guitar, piano, mandolin, and fiddle.
He loved to read and always kept an extensive library of books. His favorite book was the Bible,
but it had to be the King James Version.
His favorite hobby was fishing, and his favorite food was anything served by Inus. He was proud
of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He loved God, his family, and the
ministry.
He lived a full and rich life, while faithfully serving the kingdom of God with his whole heart.