Clifford E. Bryan, Jr.
Memorial services for Clifford E. Bryan, Jr., 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Pomona Christian Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Bryan died 10:1O P.M., Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his home. He was born August 31, 1927 at Kansas City, Missouri to Clifford Bryan, Sr. and Sibyl Goyer Bryan. On November 31, 1973, Mr. Bryan was married at West Plains, Missouri to Sue Ellis. He was a veteran having served with the United States Army during World War II. Before his retirement, Mr. Bryan was involved in real estate sales and was a long time farmer. He had been recognized by the National Endowment of Arts Council, University of Missouri, for his short bow fiddle style of Bluegrass Music; he also had multiple students teaching them his short bow fiddle style of music. Mr. Bryan was a member of the Pomona Christian Church and had attended the First General Baptist Church of West Plains.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Bryan, of the family home; eight children, Kurt Lance, wife, Sharon, Gwen Walker, husband, Fred, Marletta Day, husband, Donnie, Marilyn Newkirk, husband, Joe, Becky Burns, husband, Brian, Gayla Cauldwell, husband, Mike, Tom Foust, wife, Suzanne and Cheryl Foust; sixteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Bob Bryan, wife, Nancy; two sisters, Martha Carter and Maxine Casey; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, three sisters and two brothers, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time, Saturday, March 18th, at the Pomona Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Antioch Cemetery or Three Rivers Hospice and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Carrie Thompson
March 14, 2017 @ 10:01 am
Thoughts and prayers for Sue and the family during this period of grief. Precious memories to reflect on and thoughts of how angels are rejoicing in heaven on his arrival, will help comfort all of you. Love to you sweet Martha and to all the rest of your loved ones.
Jerry Bryan
March 16, 2017 @ 1:04 pm
Aunt Sue and family,
I can’t tell you how sorry I am over the loss of one of my favorite uncles. His wit, sense of humor and endearing laugh will always bring a smile to my face at the mere mention of his name. May God’s Grace and Love heal your broken hearts during this very difficult time.
My Love,
Jerry
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
March 16, 2017 @ 9:02 pm
Martha,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to you upon the loss of your brother, Clifford. You will be in our thoughts/prayers. May God encourage, support, and comfort you thru this difficult time. May God bless you.
In Christian Love,
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
Rinky
March 17, 2017 @ 10:15 am
I wanted to tell you how sorry I am, haven’t seen you girls for years but often think of all the fun times we had. May God bless and keep you all.
Marilyn Bryan Newkirk
March 18, 2017 @ 3:29 pm
Hi Rinky,
Thank you for your sincere condolences. We often think of all the fun times with you and how you made our lives happier by your sense of humor and wit. In our dad’s last years he was more loving and tender to us girls. He always had his wit and continued to play his fiddle up until the last week of his life. You will always be a special part of our childhood life that we hold dear to our heart forever.
Sincerely,
Marilyn
Marletta Day
March 20, 2017 @ 2:01 pm
Rinky, my gosh it’s been such a long time. We sure did have some good times. I think of you often and have tried to find you on Facebook which is my only means of keeping up with people. Dad wasn’t sick for very long and he didn’t linger with his cancer which we are all thankful. Thank you for reaching out to us and let’s keep in touch.
Kevin Bryan
March 17, 2017 @ 12:50 pm
Aunt Sue, although I knew this day would come, it doesn’t make it any easier. I firmly believe that my dad is having a good laugh with his brother Cliff right now; our loss is Heaven’s gain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength and comfort in the coming days.
Love,
Kevin, Kristin and family