Jackie “Jack” Dean Bryant, age 78, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, after courageously battling pancreatic cancer for six months. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Jack was born on March 8, 1947, in Erwin, Tennessee, to the late Clinton Bryant and Helen H. Bryant. He spent most of his life in the Salem Community of Morganton, North Carolina, leaving only to proudly serve his country in the United States Air Force. Jack retired from Hexion Chemical after approximately 30 years of dedicated service as a Chemical Reactor Operator.
A faithful member of Brookwood Baptist Church, Jack was deeply passionate about his faith and his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be remembered for his love, strength, and unwavering commitment to those he cherished.
He is survived by the love of his life, Hazel Curtis Bryant; his daughters, Kimberly Wiles (Tim) and Michelle “Mickie” Bryant; grandchildren, Kayla Albert (James), Jackie Wiles, and Zachary Wiles; and his great-granddaughter, Eloise Albert, lovingly known as “Little E.”
He is also survived by his siblings, Larry Bryant, Jerry Bryant (Judy), Susan Ingram, Greg Bryant (Tina), and Charles Bryant (Jessica); and his brother-in-law, Eric Billingsley.
In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his two angel grandchildren, Sunshine Wiles and James Bryant; his sister, Shirley Billingsley; his sister-in-law, Saunders Bryant; and his brother-in-law, David Ingram.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 30, 2026, at Sossoman Funeral Home in Morganton, North Carolina.The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 noon, with the funeral service following at 1:00 p.m.
Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Burke Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the love, support, and encouragement shown during this time, especially to: All family and friends, Brookwood Baptist Church, , Dr. David Abernathy and the staff at Morganton Internal Medicine, Dr. Erin Baker and the staff at Levine Cancer Center, Charlotte, NC, Dr. Wenimar Salvador and the staff at Valdese Cancer Center, and Salem First Responders and Burke County EMS.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Dan and I love Jackie and Hazel. Two of our favorites people. Dan and Jackie worked together for many years. Dan said one of the best men ever. We have beautiful memories with both. So very sorry. Our Lord just got a great man.
Uncle Jack was such a kind heart. I never saw him without a smile on his face and he loved his family so much. He will be missed. All the family are in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️🙏
So sorry for your loss! I will keep all the family in my prayers.