Clarel R. Montgomery, age 84, former rural Bryant resident passed away on Sunday May 12, 2024 at Christian Care Retirement Center in Bluffton.  He was born in Hartford City, Indiana on July 2, 1939 the son of George and Ruth (Axe) Montgomery.  Clarel was a farmer, retiring in 2003.  He was married to Phyllis Kay Myers on June 27, 1981 who survives. Clarel was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Shrine, Scottish Rite, and Lions Club. Clarel graduated from Bryant High School.

Funeral services will be Wednesday May 15th at 3:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Kruchkow presiding. Burial will be in the Green Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Baird-Freeman. Memorials can be made to Stillwater Hospice and Jay County 4-H.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com