Rev. Dean Bryant, 79, of Murrayville, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012.
A lifelong resident of Lumpkin County, Rev. Bryant was the son of the late Carl Thomas and Lucille Sims Bryant. Rev. Bryant served as a Baptist Minister for over 62 years, serving 16 churches in Lumpkin and Hall Counties. Rev. Bryant was a member of the Wahoo Baptist Church.
He had a love for people and a compassionate heart. He was loved by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Bryant of Murrayville; daughters and sons in law, Debra and Bill Maxwell of Dahlonega, Denise and Gary Hosemann of Gainesville; son and daughter in law, Steven and Kelly Bryant of Dahlonega; grandchildren, Kelly and Doug Adams, Chase Cosgrove, William Maxwell and Tyler Maxwell; great grandchild, Maggie Dean Adams; brother and sister in law Gene and Joyce Bryant of Gainesville and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Rev. Bryant is preceded in death by his brother and sister in law Ottie and Evelyn Bryant.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Cavender's Creek Baptist Church in Lumpkin County. The Rev. Roger Dunagan, Rev. Stephen Adams, and Rev. Ricky Stone will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with a Dove release. The family will receive friends at Little & Davenport Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 3:00
