Millard Alex "M.A." Bryant

Millard Alex “M.A.” Bryant, age 83, of Chilhowie, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a retired dairy farmer and a veteran of the United States Army.



M.A. is survived by four sons: Timothy Bryant and wife, Beverly; Stanley Bryant and wife, Tanja; Mark Bryant; and Glen Bryant and wife, Joanna; two special grandchildren, Rachel Bryant and Olivia Bryant, all of Chilhowie, Va. He is also survived by several brothers, nieces, and nephews.



A funeral ceremony will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Frank Yarber officiating. A committal service will follow in Westwood Memorial Park in Chilhowie, Va. where military honors will be provided by the Highlands Veterans Honor Guard and the United States Army. Pallbearers will be Jackson Berry, John R. Berry, John O. Berry, Joseph Owens, Mark Richardson, and Jason Parris. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the funeral home.



In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, Tenn. 38105, in M.A.’s honor.



Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. The family of Millard Alex “M.A.” Bryant is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, Va. 24210 (276-623-2700).