Walter Bryant Jr., 78, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 in Aurora, Indiana.
He was born October 30, 1939 in Dearborn County, Indiana , son of the late Walter Bryant Sr.and Dorothy Eloise Bryant.
He served his country as a member of the United States Army.
He was a member of the Aurora Moose, Chapter #71 Vietnam Veterans, and the Korean War Veterans Chapter #4. Walt was a 20 year career military man. He served during Vietnam, receiving the CIB, Purple Heart with 1 OLC, Bronze Star Medal w/V device and 2 OLC, the Army Commendation Medal w/V device & 1 OLC, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Bronze Star, and the Parachutist Badge as well as several other Medals. Walt received the “Excellence in Competition Badge for Rifle” as a member of the All Army Shooting Team. He served on the local Color Guards for KWVA and Rising Sun several years. Walt was instrumental in his help with the Wreaths Across America, he would help every year. Walt, along with his late wife Betty, loved to sing karaoke and in their younger days they both loved to dance.
Surviving are siblings, Don (Debbie) Bryant, James Bryant, Hope (Gary) Denison and Deborah (Michael) Abbott; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 56 years Betty L. Bryant and their daughter, Faith Craig; siblings, Leymen Bryant, Joe Bryant, Sandra Smith, Susan Duckworth, and Della Lozier.
Friends will be received Friday, January 26, 2018, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Aurora, 6060 Blair Road, Aurora, Indiana.
Services will be held at the church on Saturday at 2:00 pm with Pastor Rick Johnson and Pastor Mary Jane Johnson officiating.
Interment will follow in the River View Cemetery, Aurora, Indiana. Military graveside services will be conducted by members of local Veterans Service Organizations.
Contributions may be made to the Welcome Home Warriors or Home for Our Troops . If unable to attend services, please call the funeral home office at (812) 926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.
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