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Fred Bryan Obituary

BRYAN, FRED N., 82, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013.

He was a retired electrical technician for G.E. Services Shops. He was a Navy corpsman assigned to the 1st Marine Division during the Korean War, a proud survivor of the Chosin Reservoir in Korea, a member of the Chosin Few organization, 1st Marine Association, V.F.W. post 2921 where he served as a past Commander, American Legion Post 229, Marine Corps League, The National Rifle Association, The Louisville Rifle and Revolver Club for 58 years and the club treasurer, and a member of The Black Hawk Gun Club of Asheville, NC. In his youth, he won the first track race in Flaget history.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Sims Bryan; and sisters, Betty Bryan Thomas and Charlotte Bryan Garrett.

He is survived by his loving wife Betty C. Bryan; stepsons, Michael Ostrander, Paul Smith, David Smith and Scott Smith; many nieces and nephews and several stepgrandchildren.

His funeral will be held 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Joseph E. Ratterman & Son, 7336 Southside Dr. with burial in KY Veterans Cemetery Central. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Tuesday.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Dec. 1, 2013.
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May the love of your friends and family carry you through this time of sorrow.

December 10, 2013

Uncle Fred, (Magoo), you will be missed, thank you for your service to our country.

Paul Garrett

December 4, 2013

My only uncle. He will be missed

Linda Garrett-Raugh

December 1, 2013

Dec. 1, 2013
Marine - Corpsman –Fred N. Bryan. - Thank you for your service to God, the USA and USMC during the Korean Conflict as a Corpsman with 1st Marine Div. at Chosin Reservoir. The Marines of Ky-ana Det. #729 wish to extend to your family our most sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved family member. Take Comfort in knowing that your Marine has taken leave from his earthly home to fulfill the ranks of Heaven's Detachment. Once a Marine always a Marine, Semper Fidelis. Billy G. Gividen, Chaplain #729

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December 1, 2013

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