Arvil Ray Bryant

Arvil Ray Bryant, 87 of Franklin, Indiana passed away April 28, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 4, 1936 in Adair County, Kentucky. He was the son of Drury T. Bryant and Fannie (Wheeler) Bryant. He married Della Fay (McGaha) Bryant on July 24, 1955 and she survives. He is also survived by his children, Michael (Sandra) Bryant of Franklin, Indiana and Barbara Bryant-Hancock of Columbia, Kentucky, grandchildren, Desiree Oesterling of Franklin, Indiana, and Justina (Kevin) Hartell of Franklin, Indiana, great-grandchildren, Lilliana Hartell and Evelyn Hartell, siblings, Jackie (Barbara) Bryant of Trafalgar, Indiana, Alvin Bryant of Columbia, Kentucky, and Louise (Mike) Heath of Sumner, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law, Keith Hancock, and siblings, Mabel Howard, James Bryant, Welby Bryant, Geneva Giles, and Willard 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.

A funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Danny Bailey at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Edinburgh Separate Baptist Church. Calling will be on Monday, May 1 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM and from 9:30 AM on Tuesday until time of service. Burial will be at 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.