Joe Michael Bryant

Joe Michael Bryant, 59, of New Edinburg died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, Ark. He was born May 31, 1954 in Fordyce, Ark. He was a member of Smith Chapel Church of God and was a Ranger II firefighter for the Arkansas Forestry Commission. He is survived by his wife, Terry Bryant of New Edinburg; one son, Daniel Bryant of New Edinburg; one daughter, Emily Weeks of East End; parents, Billy and Amelia Bryant of New Edinburg; two sisters; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday noon until 1:30 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Benton Funeral Home with Rev. Shane Matthews officiating. Burial services will be private. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.