James Cecil Bryant

Background

Bryant, James Cecil was born on October 21, 1931 in Lake Wales, Florida, United States. Son of James Cecil and Mary Lou (McCranie) Bryant.

Education

Bachelor, Stetson U., 1954; Bachelor's Degree/Master of Divinity, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1958; Master of Arts, U. Miami, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Kentucky, 1967.

Career

Assistant Professor of English, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1967-1973; Professor of English, Mercer U., Atlanta, 1973-1992; historian, special assistant to president, Mercer U., Macon, Georgia, since 1992.

Achievements

• James Cecil Bryant has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chaplain, editor Yaarab Shrine Temple, since 1975. Member Society Professional Journalists, Scottish Rite, Masons, York Rite, Kiwanis (committee member since 1986), Atlanta Press Club.

Interests

• Avocations: historical research, freelance writing, walking, cooking, concerts.

Connections

Married Marion Lois Carnett, June 19, 1955. Children: David Mixon, Albert Carnett.

Father:

James Cecil Bryant

Mother:

Mary Lou (McCranie) Bryant

Spouse:

Marion Lois Carnett

child:

Albert Carnett Bryant

child:

David Mixon Bryant