Mr. Nathan Ray Bryant age 71 of Maxton, North Carolina was born on August 23, 1954, to the late Mr. Nathaniel McMillan and Mrs. Rebecca Bryant in Robeson County. He departed this life into eternity on January 14, 2026, at Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, North Carolina.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Goldie Bryant of the home, four daughters, Tina Locklear and husband Jonathan, Nina Locklear, Dana Locklear, Lana Locklear and husband Nick Key all of Red Springs, North Carolina: One son, Ryan Locklear of Maxton, North Carolina. Three sisters, Mary Bryant and Dora Mae Bullard both of Red Springs, North Carolina. Carrie Mae Jacobs of Pembroke, North Carolina, ten grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.