Dewey Elmo Bryant, 84, of Maysville, passed into his eternal rest on September 5, 2013 at Kenton Pointe Care Center after a year long battle with cancer. He was born in Chatham, VA on July 24, 1929 to Benjamin Dewey Bryant and Naomi Shields Bryant.

Elmo loved The Lord Jesus Christ and loved reading His Word, having served churches in the past as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was a member at New Hope Christian Church. He was valedictorian of the Class of 1947 of Chatham High School and worked for the old Tribune newspaper before entering military service. He served in the US Army's 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Division (the Thunderbirds). He served for 21 months during the Korean Conflict: 8 months in Korea, with 6 months on the front line. For his service he was awarded the Occupational Medal (Japan); the United NationsService Medal; the Combat Infantry Badge and Korean Service Medal. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Chatham for nearly 32 years. Aside from his faith and family Elmo enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing with his many friends. He carded 5 hole-in-ones at the Cedars Country Club. He also enjoyed a good laugh and was known for his dry wit and famous story-telling.

Mr. Bryant is survived by his wife of 60 years, Christine Motley Bryant; one daughter, Debra B. Stephenson (and husband Mike) of Maysville; a granddaughter, Aimee Stephenson, of Lexington; two brothers: Randolph (Nancy) Bryant of Gretna and Alvin (Betty) Bryant of Lynchburg; a sister-in-law, Marie M. Mustain of Danville; one niece and one nephew.

He was pre-deceased by his parents, by one brother and by his son, Jeffrey Dane Bryant.

Burial will be in his hometown of Chatham, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to New Hope Christian Church in Maysville, KY.

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