Edward L. Bryant age 84 of Plainview passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013. He was born November 28, 1928 to the late Milburn & Rena Green Bryant. He was born and spent his entire life in the Gilkey Community, Yell County, Arkansas. He was a retired marking crew supervisor for the U.S. Forest Service. He was member of the Army's 7th Calvary Division, serving in the Korean conflict and a member of the Plainview VFW. Preceded in death by his wife Vernell Bryant; grandson Jeremy May; 10 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Steve & Barbara Bryant of Danville; daughter & son-in-law Sandra & Jim King of Gilkey; grandchildren Joshua & Amanda Bryant of Fayetteville; Jessica & Jimmy Vines of Ola; James & Ashly King of Gilkey; Cassie King of Gilkey; William King Of Gilkey; 6 great-grandchildren and one on the way. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at New Bethel Cemetery with J.A. Hunnicutt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, AR Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com