Willie Earnest Bryant transitioned to Paradise on September 16, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas with loved ones by his side. He was born into this life on January 3, 1945 to the late Hershel and Queen Ester Bryant. Growing up, Willie attended Wilson High School and upon graduation he attended college in California. He then decided to serve in the U.S. Army where he did two Tours in Vietnam, where he received many medals and awards. After serving in the military, Willie became an active member of Greater Beulah Baptist Church in Princeton, Arkansas. Willie was a very loving, kindhearted father and grandfather, also enjoying sports of all kinds, especially the Arkansas Razorbacks and telling war stories. Willie was preceded in death by his parents and wife Willie Jean Bryant. He leaves behind to carry on his legacy; sons: Kevin Bryant, Roy T. Harrison and Trent Bryant; daughters: Kristen Harrison, Cindy Pugh and Lyshonda Dupree; grandsons: Quentin L. Hall, Braylon J. Bryant, Neal T. Harrison, Kristian E. Hall, Blaine R.D. Bryant, Damian and Zachary Blaschke; granddaughters: Saige M. Harrison, Brooklyn T. Bryant, Krislin L.J. Harrison, Michelle Blaschke and a host of many relatives and friends. Holding In the bitter waves of woe, Beaten and tossed about, By the sullen winds that blow, From the desolate shores of doubt, Where the anchors that faith has cast Are dragging in the gale, I am quietly holding fast To the things that cannot fail. Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors " The Epitome of Service"

Visitation Friday, September 22, 2023 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Savannah Wright Johnson Memorial Chapel 413 W PAGE AVE MALVERN, AR 72104