George Bryant Obituary George Clayton Bryant May 17, 1945 - September 18, 2015 Courtland - George Clayton Bryant, 70, passed away in his home on Friday, September 18, 2015 surrounded by his wife, son and daughter-in-law. Born in Franklin, VA on May 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Marvin Roy Bryant and Ruth Hufton Bryant. He is predeceased by two brothers, Stanley and Garland. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Dorothy McCormick Bryant, his son, David Alan Bryant (Jessica) of Quinton and a very special grandson, Adam Christopher Bryant. He leaves behind one sister, Maxine Davie of Virginia Beach, two brothers, Lloyd Bryant of Virginia Beach and Truman Bryant of Courtland and many nieces and nephews. After several years in Franklin Civil Air Patrol, where he met Dorothy, George (Clayton) entered the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Tech Sergeant after 21 years of service. He served a tour of duty at Cameron Bay, South Vietnam where he came in contact with Agent Orange which is believed to have been the cause of the cancer that took his life. He returned to the area after retiring and became a member of Courtland Baptist Church. A niece called him "Dumbo" while out shopping in Wichita, Ks. In later years, a great-niece called him "Bumbo" and he is still fondly called "Bumbo" by his sisters-in-law, grown nieces and their children. He will always be our "Bumbo." Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday, September 25, 2015 at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, Fl. 32256 George Bryant Obituary (1945 - 2015) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3313161 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/george-bryant-obituary?id=21800379 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/george-clayton-bryant-courtland-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary George Clayton Bryant, born 17 May 1945 in Franklin, VA, passed away on 18 September 2015 at age 70. He was a retired U.S. Air Force Tech Sergeant and a member of Courtland Baptist Church. He was survived by his wife Dorothy, son David, and grandson Adam. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for George Clayton Bryant were held on 25 September 2015 at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk. ### The Edited Obituary George Clayton Bryant 17 May 1945 - 18 September 2015 Courtland - George Clayton Bryant, 70, passed away in his home on Friday, 18 September 2015 surrounded by his wife, son and daughter-in-law. Born in Franklin, VA on 17 May 1945, he was the son of the late Marvin Roy Bryant and Ruth Hufton Bryant. He is predeceased by two brothers, Stanley and Garland. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Dorothy McCormick Bryant, his son, David Alan Bryant (Jessica) of Quinton and a very special grandson, Adam Christopher Bryant. He leaves behind one sister, Maxine Davie of Virginia Beach, two brothers, Lloyd Bryant of Virginia Beach and Truman Bryant of Courtland and many nieces and nephews. After several years in Franklin Civil Air Patrol, where he met Dorothy, George (Clayton) entered the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Tech Sergeant after 21 years of service. He served a tour of duty at Cameron Bay, South Vietnam where he came in contact with Agent Orange which is believed to have been the cause of the cancer that took his life. He returned to the area after retiring and became a member of Courtland Baptist Church. A niece called him "Dumbo" while out shopping in Wichita, KS. In later years, a great-niece called him "Bumbo" and he is still fondly called "Bumbo" by his sisters-in-law, grown nieces and their children. He will always be our "Bumbo." Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday, 25 September 2015 at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | George Clayton Bryant | |---------|------------------------------| | Age | 70 | | Birth | 17 May 1945; Franklin, VA | | Death | 18 September 2015; Courtland | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|---------------------|----------------| | George Clayton Bryant | Decedent | Courtland | | Dorothy McCormick Bryant | Spouse | Unknown | | Marvin Roy Bryant | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Ruth Hufton Bryant | Predeceased Parent | -- | | David Alan Bryant | Child | Quinton | | Jessica Bryant | Daughter-in-law | Quinton | | Adam Christopher Bryant | Grandchild | Unknown | | Maxine Davie | Sibling | Virginia Beach | | Lloyd Bryant | Sibling | Virginia Beach | | Truman Bryant | Sibling | Courtland | | Stanley Bryant | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Garland Bryant | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. George Clayton Bryant served in the Franklin Civil Air Patrol for several years. 2. He entered the U.S. Air Force and retired as a Tech Sergeant after 21 years of service. 3. He served a tour of duty at Cameron Bay, South Vietnam. 4. During his service in Vietnam, he came in contact with Agent Orange, which is believed to have been the cause of the cancer that took his life. 5. After retiring, he returned to the area and became a member of Courtland Baptist Church. 6. He was affectionately known as "Dumbo" by a niece and later as "Bumbo" by a great-niece. 7. He was fondly called "Bumbo" by his sisters-in-law, grown nieces, and their children. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |----------|-------|---------| | Franklin | VA | Unknown |