David Carlton Bryant

May 20, 1944 - April 28, 2019

David Carlton Bryant, age 74 a resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away at the Willard Walker Hospice Home, Sunday, April 28, 2019. He was born May 20, 1944, in Camden, Arkansas to the late Carlton “Speck” Bryant and Anna Frances Martindale Bryant. David lettered in football and track for the Camden Panthers, and later taught school and coached in the Camden School District. He loved his students and did his best to be a positive role model in their lives. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Southern State College, now Southern Arkansas University. The 35 mile commute was often made in unairconditioned Volkswagen Beetles by David and three additional commuters. David and Susan moved to Northwest Arkansas (referred to by him as God’s Country) in the early 90s and David worked for DabCo Supply. He enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his life and living near Beaver Lake with his dog Augie by his side. He is survived by his wife Susan, son Joseph and wife Susie of Gravette, Arkansas, daughter Jeanne Helms and husband Ken of Fayetteville, Arkansas, grandchildren, Beau Bryant, Jordan Ragan, Patrick Ragan, and Holley Helms; brother Don Bryant and wife Jean of Rogers, Arkansas. He also leaves behind mother-in-law Jane Green, brothers-in-law Bobby Green, Tommy Green (Stacy); sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Evins (Robert), Gin Foster (Phil); nephews Alan Bryant, Charles Green, Kris Green, Nathan Green, Nick Green, Jason Evins, Jonathan Evins, Chase Foster; nieces, Mandy Boyette, Cathey Roberts, Cindy Harrington, Jennifer Bishop, Whitney Moore, Cameron Machen; and a host of many other family members and best friend Kenny Pace. He was preceded in death by father-in-law Charles Green and sister-in-law Regina Green. David was “feared” as the tickle monster by his many young nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to Willard Walker Hospice Home 325 Longview Drive, Fayetteville, Arkansas or the charity of your choice. Online guestbook at www.siscofuneral.com