Simmeone Bryant, known as "Joe Louis" to many, was born on October 1, 1936, in Berkeley County, South Carolina. He was a son of the late Reverend Joseph H. Bryant and Francina Wilson Bryant. Joe Louis departed this life on June 1, 2010, in Charleston, SC. Joe Louis received his education in the Berkeley County Public School System. He later enlisted in the United States Army and served as a medical corpsman. On September 20, 1957, Joe Louis received an honorable discharge from the Army. He was a self-taught mechanic who specialized in transmissions. Joe Louis was united in holy matrimony to Frances Carter. This union was blessed with four children. In his earlier years, Joe Louis attended Oak Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Joe Louis' favorite saying was "Trust Me". He will be missed by many. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Frances C. Bryant; a loving daughter, Jacqueline Bryant of North Charleston, SC; three sons, the Reverend Gerald Bryant (Barbara), Michael Bryant (Maria) and Archie Bryant all of Moncks Corner, SC; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucille Bryant of Charleston, SC; one brother, the Reverend Dr. Nehemiah Bryant (Letha) of Moncks Corner, SC; three step-sisters; four step-brothers; one uncle, the Reverend George Lee Bryant of Moncks Corner, SC; one aunt, Essie Washington (William) of Moncks Corner, SC; a special niece, Sandra Johnson; a special cousin, Ronald Ferguson; two special friends, Jerry Williams and Norris Ferguson; five brothers-in-law, seven sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Joe Louis was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Berneice Simmons.