John L. Bryant

John L. Bryant, age 103, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 19, 1915 in Bingen, Arkansas the son of the late Vernon Clay and Lillie Tribble Bryant. He was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Bryant was a civil engineer, working the longest at W.D. Jeffrey Construction Company until retiring for the last time at the age of 85. He was a veteran of WWII and served in the United States Army. Mr. Bryant was preceded in death by one son John L. Bryant Jr; one sister Ruby Herring, three brothers Lake, Rufus, and Harold Bryant; his first wife and mother of his three children Millard John Higgins Bryant; and his second wife Ruth Phillips Bryant; as well as two step daughters Wayna Elder and Karen Lindsey. Survivors include two daughters Jan Hearnsberger of El Dorado, AR; Doris Pursell of Tulsa, OK; a daughter in law Paula Bryant of Tulsa, OK; one step daughter Elizabeth Scott of Ft. Smith, AR; thirteen grandchildren, as well as a number of great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 13, at Ozan Cemetery, with Bro. Al Terrell officiating. Under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville. You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralh ome.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John L. Bryant please visit our Sympathy Store.