BRYANT, Douglas (Clinton)

Kingman Daily Miner, Kingman, AZ - Published on January 1, 2015 - Douglas "Clinton" Bryant was born Nov. 27, 1942, in Yuba City, Calif., to James and Ruby Bryant. Clint entered eternity Nov. 30, 2014. Clint's family moved to Barstow, Calif., in 1945. He attended 12 grades and two years of college, graduating in 1960. Clint and Barbara Noffsinger were married in 1962 and out of that union were born four sons: James "Doug" (Missy), John (Mary), Mark (Terry), and Matthew (Melissa). Clint is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, four sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Clint worked in construction until 1975, when he started working at Davis Dam as a crane operator/rigger, mechanic and machinist. He was promoted to maintenance foreman for several years before moving to operations and maintenance supervisor. He retired in 2002 after 27 years. While working full-time, he built a home in Bullhead City with lots of help from family and friends. He also helped build Valley Christian Church. In 1983 he moved his family to Kingman and again built a family home in the Hualapai Mountains. During this time, he also helped build Kingman Christian Church. Clint served as elder, deacon, and board member as well as helping with the youth, men's fellowship and Bible teaching at both Christian Churches. At Kingman First Assembly, he felt led to start a prayer ministry for sick shut-ins, where the "Old Guys Crew" visited many in need at their homes, in the hospital or at rest homes each week. He was a leader in the "Men at Heart" ministry and called many men "sons." He also served on the Pinion Pines Fire Board during its organization. Outside of his family life, his love of the outdoors kept him hunting, fishing, riding ATVs, camping and hiking. He hiked to the top of Mount Whitney, down into Supai, and the Grand Canyon. He also loved his horses and riding gave him great pleasure. During the last two years, the damage done by the genetic blood disorder, Hemochromatosis, finally ravaged his body beyond repair and on Sunday, Nov. 30, he was reunited with our parents, his sister, Shirley, grandson, Caleb, and his great-granddaughter, Emerson. Clint will be remembered as an honorable, loving man who respected everyone. His personal motto was "Honor God and He will honor you" and he lived it out every day. A celebration of his life will be held at Kingman First Assembly of God on Gates Avenue at 2 p.m. Jan. 3, 2015. For those unable to attend, it will be streamed live at kfaonline.org.