William Edwin Bryant, 81, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Adair County on September 24, 1940 to the late Acy Wade and Carrie Burton Bryant. 

Mr. Bryant was a member and Deacon of Freedom Separate Baptist Church and a veteran of the U. S Army.  He and his late brother Lewis was the former owners and operators of Bryant Brothers Saw Mill.  Edwin was a hard-working man that loved his church and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Yarberry Bryant and a brother, Lewis Bryant.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Marla Akin of Columbia, KY

1 granddaughter: Sydnie Paige Nivens of Columbia, KY

2 siblings: Kenneth Bryant (Joann) of Columbia, KY and Evelyn Watts (Pete) of Cedar Hill, TX

Several nieces and nephews

Funeral Service: Monday, January 10, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral with Bro. Richie Curtis, Bro. Darrin Blair and Bro. Jamie Bryant officiating

Burial: Freedom Cemetery with Military Honors provided by VFW Post 6097

Visitation: Sunday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and on Monday morning until time for the service

Pallbearers: Ronnie Bolin, Danny Rooks, Steve Roy, Mike Stearns, Donnie Bolin and Tony Hart