Mett Bryant

Mr. Mett Beauchamp Bryant passed away on November 5, 2010 after an extended illness. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 11,2010 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Missouri. The Rev. David Machon will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 11th at the funeral home. Mr. Bryant was born February 10, 1926 to Edward Hall and Genia Price Witten on the Bryant farm in the Kissinger neighborhood of Pike County. He attended Salem Grade School and graduated from Clarksville High School in 1944. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict where he rose to the rank of Master Sergeant. After completing his service commitment he returned to farm with his father. He married Betty Jo Creamer in 1955 and later bought the family farm when his father retired. He also purchased and farmed the W.C. Beauchamp Bryant ground which was where the couple raised their family. During his career as a farmer Bryant was recognized as Jaycee Young Farmer of the Year, Pike County Family Farm of the Year, Honorary FFA farmer, and National Dekalb Presidents Award, among others. He was also active in the community where he gave his time to the First Christian Church of Clarksville, BPOE Trimble Fund Chairman, American Legion, and the Clarksville Boat Club. He was a devoted husband and father and he enjoyed waterfowl hunting with dogs, friends and his son, Pat, when he could spare a few hours for himself. Mr. Bryant was an avid vegetable gardener known for sharing his harvest with neighbors and friends. Bryant is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Betty Jo, daughter Jennifer Bryant of St. Louis, and son Pat and his wife Kristy of Columbia. He was one of 12 children, and his surviving siblings include Julia Bryant O’Blein of Clarksville, Joe Bryant and Paul Bryant of Florida, Edward H. Bryant, Jr. of San Antonio, TX. His late brothers and sisters were Ann Elizabeth Praul of Clovis, N.M., Dorothy Manor of St. Louis, Mary Neikirk of Clovis, N.M., Jack Bryant of Reno, NV and Witten Bryant of Clarksville. He also leaves beloved 44 nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Clarksville or the First Christian Church of Louisiana.

Mett Bryant

February 10, 1926 - November 5, 2010