of Greenbrier, AR

June 22, 1938 - May 1, 2024

Bernie was born in Warren, AR to his Mother, Grace Castleberry Bryant and Father, HW (Pluto) Bryant. He spent his childhood in Helena, AR, where he grew up with his 8 siblings, each of whom he cherished dearly. This is also where he met the love of his life, Marion Kennemore. They married on June 22, 1963 at the First Baptist Church on Bernie's 25th birthday. This year they would've been celebrating 61 years of marriage together. Their family grew in 1965 when their daughter, Georgann was born, she has remained one of their greatest joys. Bernie graduated with his bachelor's of business from Monticello A&M (now the University of Arkansas at Monticello). He worked as a Kmart manager for over 30 years. He loved his career and all the adventures it brought him and his family as they moved across Arkansas, Texas and New Mexico. He and Marion adventured around New Mexico before permanently moving to Greenbrier, AR to be near his siblings. He was an avid gardener, fisher and civil war buff - He and Marion would care for their garden every spring and fish with family at the nearby ponds. Bernie was always learning and reading. He was a wealth of knowledge, especially when it came to history about the civil war, the southwest, or the blues. In retirement he got to spend lots of time with his daughter and her family. He especially cherished the many trips and holidays spent together. He was an incredible brother, husband, father, grandpa and friend. He was kind, encouraging, funny, hardworking, welcoming and brave. He's the warmest person and loved with all his heart, without hesitation or restraint. He loved fully, generously, completely.

He is preceded by his brothers, WA, Kenith, Calvin, Travis; His sister, Ida Bell and daughter, Kathy Ann

He is survived by his wife, Marion; daughter, Georgann Whitley; son-in-law, Todd; grandkids, Madison & Morgan; Sisters, Willie Jane Bryant, Wanda Proctor, Barbara Neely (and her husband, Gene) and so many loved ones including numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to Samaritan's Purse and Gideons International.

Funeral Service will be 11:00AM Wednesday, May 8th at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Arkansas. Visitation will begin one hour prior at 10:00AM.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
115 South Broadview
Greenbrier, AR  72058
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com