William Hervy O'Briant

Mr William Hervy O’Briant of 2958 Union Chapel Road died Thursday, June 13, 2019 in FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst, NC at the age of 77.

He was born in Robeson County on February 12, 1942 to the late Henry Grady O’Briant and Mary Ethel Slate O’Briant.  He is also preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters.

He made lasting memories with his family near and far.  He will be missed and forever cherished by all that knew him.  He loved to fish and had an avid love for horses, cats and dogs.

Loved ones left behind to cherish his memory are his beautiful wife, Sarah Lena O’Briant, the woman he loved with all his heart, even though he was a grumpy old soul, his children, William Hervy O’Briant, Jr., Sherry O’Briant Beatty (John), Melanie O’Briant Shirley (Tony), and Wendy Maria O’Briant.  11 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren, and a sister, Edna Mae McNeill. 

The family will receive relatives and friends between the hours of 2:00 and 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel, 220 East 4th Avenue, Red Springs, NC.

A Memorial Service will follow at 3:00 PM in the Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Clara McLean House or the First Health Hospice House in Pinehurst, NC