James Richard Bryant, who resided in Barling, Arkansas, was pronounced dead December 2, 2020, at his home. He was born April 25, 1948, in Hawthorne, California, to the late James Orvis Bryant and Shirley L. Menkee Bryant. He was 72 years old.

Richard was a retired machinist.

He is survived by his sister and brother, Patsy Ann Battereal of Red Oak, Texas, and Larry Bryant of Kaufman, Texas.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR  72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202

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