Murrel Ray Bryant
1946—2025

Murrel Ray Bryant, 78, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2025.

He was born Aug. 3, 1946, in Darwin, Oklahoma, to the late Delbert Bryant and Ellena Herriage. He is preceded in death by Ralph Peterson, Ida May McCurdy, Ruth Emily Bryant, Geraldine Bryant, Foster Lee Bryant and stepdad Bill Peterson.

Murrel was a coal miner/ custodian at Warfield Middle School. He was a proud Army veteran of Vietnam. He was a member of the Trinity Free Will Baptist Church.

Murrel is survived by his spouse of 54 plus years together, Bertha Bryant, the love of his life; his sons Roger (April) Bryant and Chris Bryant; five grandchildren Hayden Bryant, Evan Bryant, Aleeah Bryant, Reilynn Bryant and Madison Bryant; brothers Roy Peterson, Will (Janie) Peterson, Robert (Becky) Peterson, Harold (Betty) Dingess and Earnest (Violet) Dingess; sisters Louella Mollett, Kathy Bailey, Judy (Don) Chaffin, Brenda (Jack) Smith, Pamela (Johnny) Marcum; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 28, at Trinity Free Will Baptist Church with the Belfry DAV conducting military services. Ministers John Horn and Thomas Jude officiated. Burial followed at the Dingess Family Cemetery. Mullins Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

Psalms 23: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.