Darryl Moochie Tyrone Bryant, Jr., 12, of Palatka entered the sunset of life on Tuesday January 19, 2010 at Shands at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

He was born Wednesday, June 25, 1997 to Darryl Tyrone Bryant Sr. and LaKenya Denson in Gainesville FL. He was a 6th grade student at Robert H. Jenkins Middle School. Darryl was a participant in several extracurricular activities including the City of Palatkas Weed and Seed program and other after school programs as well. He enjoyed swimming, bike riding, playing games and fishing. Darryl also enjoyed cooking and eating his favorite dish of Ramen Noodles. He had a real love for animals and loved watching animals shows. Darryl wanted to become the next Steve Irwin The Crocodile Hunter.

He leaves to cherish his memories: Mother, LaKenya Denson (Cornelious Moye), Palatka; Father, Darryl T. Bryant Sr., Palatka; Brothers, Larry Major Jr., Shannon Vazquez and Sabastian Moye, all of Palatka; Sisters, Quatera Gould, ShDajha Bryant and Coryn Moye, all of Palatka; beloved Grandparents, Willie Denson, Bertha Gray, Willard Evins, Patricia Bryant, Shirlene Sammons (Lewis) and Andrew (Tori) Moye, all of Palatka; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Visitation of family and friends will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, January 29, at The Chapel of Serenity.

Homegoing Celebration will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 30th at W. H. Beasley Middle School Auditorium, 1100 South 18th St. Palatka. His Aunt, Evangelist Carolyn Appling is the Eulogist.

Interment will follow in the Oak Hill West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Darryl T. Bryant Burial Fund, c/o First Coast Community Credit Union, Account #105115, 306 S. Palm Avenue, Palatka, FL.