Donald Woodrow Bryant, 73, died on Friday, March 18, 2011 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Columbia County to the late Woodrow and Avie Mae Wheeler Bryant. He was a colorful character who loved to hunt, fish & chase women. He was preceded in death by his brother, Broward Bryant and his sisters, Bonnie Dortch & Eula Battle.

Survivors include his daughters, Rebecca Mangrum of Brookport, Illinois, Neva Mae (Ted) Skaggs & Donna Lynn (Bo) Cothran; brother, Bruce R. Bryant; sisters, Glenda Cordell and Anna Puttere all of Lake City, FL; 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2011 in Memorial Cemetery on Lake Jeffrey Rd. Visitation with the family will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3596 South U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32025 (386) 752-1954.