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Donnie E. C. Bryant

Donnie E.C. Bryant, 89, of Batesville died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011 at his home. Born April 22, 1922 in Huff, Ark., he was the son of John E. Bryant and Hester Ann Linebarger Bryant. He was a longtime Batesville businessman, former Batesville City Alderman and former State Representative. He was a 32nd degree Mason, Shriner and Gideon. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Batesville where he was a deacon. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Burnell M. Bryant; a son, Thomas E. Bryant of Batesville; a daughter, Donna Sue Hightower of Jonesboro; two brothers, Duffie Bryant and Hail Bryant both of Batesville; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Kay Dickson; his parents; and a brother, Hector Dale Bryant. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Batesville. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Gideon's, PO Box 2982, Batesville, Ark., 72503. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Published August 29, 2011

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