Ernest Troy Bryant

Ernest Troy Bryant Jr., 94 of Bolivar passed away Wednesday February 27, 2013 at Colonial Springs Healthcare in Buffalo. He was born in Harrison, Arkansas to Ernest Troy and Mae Corrine Crews Bryant Sr. Ernest served in the U.S. Navy during WWII entering active duty August 16, 1941 and was Honorably Discharged April 14, 1947 as an Aviation Chief Machinist's Mate. After discharge he began his career as a railroad switchman for Kansas City Southern Railway retiring after 40 years of service. Ernest and Dorothy Dailey were married on May 17, 1941 and she preceded him in death March 14, 2003 after 62 years of marriage. Ernest and Dorothy retired to the Lake Pomme de Terre area in 1978 from Kansas City where they led active lives. He was a Boy Scout Scoutmaster for 8 years. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bolivar. During his retirement he was an active community social worker and enjoyed playing the organ at the nursing homes in the Hermitage area. He built his own home at the lake and enjoyed working with his hands. He was involved with the construction of the St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Hermitage. He was a personal caregiver for many members of his family throughout the years, caring for his grandparents, parents, in-laws, and others always treating each with love and grace. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents and wife Dorothy. He is survived by his daughter Eileen Trammell and her husband Jim, of Corpus Christi, Texas; son Dr. Ernest Troy Bryant and his wife Dr. Mary Cunningham of Novato, California; grandchildren Kathleen Damon, David Trammell, Sabina McQuillan, Daria Heil, Erik Trammell, Dr. Alicia Cunningham-Bryant, Daniel Cunningham-Bryant, Stephen Cunningham-Bryant; and 6 great-grandchildren. Gravesite services with military honors will be held 1:30 PM Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri officiated by Dr. Ernest T. Bryant under the care and direction of Murray Funeral Home, Bolivar. Online condolences may be submitted at www.murrayfuneralhomes.com. PDF Printable Version

Ernest Troy Bryant

August 17, 1918 - February 27, 2013