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James M. "Maxie" Bryan

James Bryan Obituary

CLINTON - James M. "Maxie" Bryan, 67, of Clinton died 5:05 p.m. Friday (Nov. 21, 2008) in his family residence. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with J. Kent Hickerson and the Rev. Andrew Maxwell officiating. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton. Memorials: Waynesville United Methodist Church, Clinton Country Club or Clinton Elks Lodge. James was born Oct. 3, 1941, in Vera, the son of Harold Max and Elsie I. Williams Bryan. He was a Country Companies agent for 40 years. He was a graduate of I.S.U. He was a member of Clinton Country Club, Clinton Elks Lodge, Eagles Lodge, DeWitt County Farm Bureau, and the I.S.U. Alumni Association. He married Ulanda Ruger in August 1962, in Flora. He then married Janet Buck on Dec. 30, 2003, in Memphis, Tenn. Surviving are his wife, Janet; mother, Elsie Covey, Effingham; daughters, Kelly (Mike) Ginger and Stephanie (Jeff) Barger, both of Clinton; grandchildren, Corey and Haley Ginger; Braxton and Breanna Barger; stepchildren, Randy Craig, Atlanta; Kristy (Bill) Reynolds, Mount Pulaski; stepgrandchildren, May, Katy and Bethany Reynolds; brother, Bill Bryan, Humble, Texas; sisters, Jill (Bill) McDonald, Evansville, Ind.; Jan Bryan, Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father. Online guest book at www. legacy.com/herald-review/ Obituaries.asp

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Nov. 23, 2008.

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Don and Shari Morkin

November 25, 2008

I visited Jim in the hospital ICU a few days before his passing and was able to experience Jim's smile, the same as it was over 50 years ago. I asked Jim if he remembered a big football loss we took from arch rival Olney in the freezing Winter of 1959. He grinned big and said "no" to remembering the loss, but said he remembered it was really cold. Our prayers are with your family, you'll be missed.

Paula Worman

November 25, 2008

My sympathy is extended to the entire Bryan family in the loss of Jim.
He was a good athlete and father. I have fond memories of our high school days at FTHS.

Janet Carlock

November 24, 2008

I first knew and became friends with Ulanda, and of course, then Jim. We used to double-date (even tho' I was from Clay City, IL). I was a bridesmaid in their wedding. The day he died I came across their wedding picture. What a handsome man! And a great baseball and basketball player. I have fond memories of him. My deepest sympathy to Kelly, Stephanie, and their families.

Janet Schack Carlock - St. Louis, MO

Terrie Baker

November 24, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Jim's family, I knew Jim and his daughter Stephanie for many years while in Clinton, Illinois.

Pat Darr-Stanfield

November 24, 2008

Jim was a grade school and high school classmate of mine and I have fond memories of those days growing up together in school. I am sorry to hear of his passing.

Becky Stocke

November 24, 2008

Jim was a very "special" person in my life. We attended the Flora schools together--in the same class through the years. He was my very first boyfriend . :-) We started going together in the fifth grade. When we broke up--he started going with Ulanda---my best friend. Jim was always a dear friend---and I have missed seeing him through the years. I will always remember him--and--will keep the family in my thought and prayers.


Becky Stanford Stocke

(Burvil) Dale Kincaid

November 24, 2008

Jim and I were good friends during high school. He was a wonderful person and an excellent basketball player.

I extend my deepest sympathy.

Jean Loeffler

November 24, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

David Tatman

November 23, 2008

Jim and I played basketball together on our high school team. He was a great guy.

Sharon (Hardy) Greenwood '62

November 23, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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