Arvil Ray Bryant, 87 of Franklin, Indiana passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 4, 1936 in Adair County, Kentucky, the son of the late Drury T. Bryant and Fannie (Wheeler) Bryant.
Arvil attended Edinburgh Separate Baptist Church. He retired from Arvin Automotive in Franklin after 45 years of service. He was a founding member of Amity Volunteer Fire Department where he served on the Board of Directors for several years. He enjoyed collecting knives, fishing, and gardening.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Della Fay (McGaha) Bryant on July 24, 1955
2 children: Michael (Sandra) Bryant of Franklin, Indiana and Barbara Bryant-Hancock of Columbia, KY
2 grandchildren: Desiree Oesterling and Justina (Kevin) Hartell, both of Franklin, Indiana
2 great-grandchildren: Lilliana Hartell and Evelyn Hartell
3 siblings: Jackie (Barbara) Bryant of Trafalgar, Indiana, Alvin Bryant of Columbia, KY, and Louise (Mike) Heath of Sumner, Illinois
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Keith Hancock and siblings: Mabel Howard, James Bryant, Welby Bryant, Geneva Giles, and Willard Bryant.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 11:00amET at Edinburgh Separate Baptist Church with Pastor Danny Bailey officiating
Visitation: Monday, May 1, 2023 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM and from 9:30 AM on Tuesday until time of service
Burial: Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Separate Baptist Missions, Inc. (S.B.M.I.) foreign account. If donating by check, please put in the memo section, “Ivory Coast Well Project” in memory of Arvil Ray Bryant. Please send your donation to, Edinburgh Separate Baptist Church, 905 S. Main Street, Edinburgh, Indiana, 46124.
Arrangements made by Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh, Indiana.
This obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
