Max Bryant, 88, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Fayetteville. He was born April 8, 1935 in Fayetteville to Sidney and Emma Samples Bryant.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 6 brothers, Jasper, Jim, Chester, Dallas, Kenneth, and Bob, and 4 sisters, Lena, Mable, Ruby, and JoAnn.
Max was a lifelong resident of Fayetteville. He retired from Jones Truck Lines. Max loved life and his family. He married Joyce Mounce on May 2, 1980.
Max was dearly loved by his daughters. His love for them was unconditional. He taught by example the traits of honesty, respect, perseverance, generosity, compassion, and hard work. Sunday visits with Daddy included competitive, rowdy games of Kismet, and cheering for the K.C. Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, and Arkansas Razorbacks.
Pa Max, as he was affectionately known by his grandchildren, was always fun. His unique singing, dancing, sense of humor, and fun-loving personality endeared him to all. He will be greatly missed.
Max was devoted to family. He loved Christmas reunions at Prairie Grove Battlefield Park, and summer picnics at Walker Park. Time spent visiting with family was one of his most favorite things to do.
Max was an avid gardener, his enormous elephant ears and beautiful dahlias were among his favorites. He also enjoyed playing golf at Razorback Golf Course with family and friends before his health declined.
Max had many friends throughout his life; new, old and life-long. He enjoyed meeting with friends for breakfast at Burger King, Hardees, and McDonalds. Max was blessed with neighbors who were friends of the family for many years.
Max touched the lives of so many in his lifetime, his loss will be felt by all who knew and loved him.
Max is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joyce Mounce Bryant of the home; daughters Julie Brown and husband Thad of Springdale, Jennifer Watkins and husband Dale of Springdale and Brenda Schader of Fayetteville; a sister, Janice Gates and husband Jim of Jamesport, MO; a brother Jerry Bryant and wife Faye of Fayetteville; 4 grandchildren, Deon Hays and husband Tracy of Gentry, Brian Schader and wife Nikki of Garfield, Chloe McGraw and husband Rick of Springdale, and Cade Brown and wife Lacy of Springdale; 5 great-grandchildren, Hagen Schader and wife Devon of Pea Ridge, Tate Wilks of Fayetteville, Kinley Hays of Springdale, Cole Hays of Gentry, and Harlowe McGraw of Springdale; 1 great-great grandchild, Brinley Schader of Pea Ridge; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Inurnment will be at Sons Chapel Cemetery in Fayetteville.
Uncle Max will be missed… Sorry for your loss Aunt Joyce.
Our prayers are with you and your family. .
God Bless you kid’s in this difficult time of losing your dear momma just weeks prior to your uncle Max. Thank you so much for the lovely memorial & celebration of life for her, my Auntie D! You just don’t know how much we appreciate you’re thoughtfulness & condolences in All of Our Families losses! We Love & Thank you
May God Always Graciously Bless You 🙏
My friend Max you will be missed by everyone who knew you. You was always scaring me, crawling on floor around corners just to see me jump and scream, then just laugh so hard at me and me knowing you was going to do something. I’m glad we got to visit few months ago.
I hope you’ll be golfing in heaven.
God Bless you Ms Jennie and Thank you for your reminiscent condolences. I’m thankful you were able to visit with him. As you stated he loved to sneak up on everyone & scare them out of their wits. He loved telling joke’s, & trucker stories.. Golfing will once again be a joy for him in heaven! 🙏
Dear Max, as one of my dad’s best friends, you feature prominently in my memories once my dad, Bill Flynn retired and we moved back to Fayettevile. You were always laughing and joking around with dad. I spent one summer babysitting Julie & Jennifer (then called Jo). I know they miss you terribly as does Joyce, but I hope knowing you were such a good husband and father will help comfort them. God bless you and your family and friends.
God Bless you Ms Lisa for your wonderful remembrance to Max. Although I didn’t have the privilege of meeting you in person … I heard many great things about you over the years, within their many visits..
Your dad (Bill) was a wonderful & dedicated life long friend to Max. The bio’s & road stories they could tell were amazing & of course their jokes too!
Thank you & All the Flynn family from all of us; Joyce, Brenda, Julie & Jo
My thoughts and prayers for you and your family so sorry to hear of your loss
Thank you Ms Colleen for the thoughtful condolences. He will be so greatly missed by many friends & family. On behalf of the Bryant family; Joyce, Julie, Jo, & Brenda
May God be with you always 🙏
Max was the best neighbor we have ever had; he would help others in any way he could. We will miss him so much.
God bless his lovely family.
Thank you both, from all of our family for you’re thoughtful condolences.
You and Linda have been more than neighbors, you’re family! I don’t have enough words to describe the many years of committed friendship you have all shared. The exchange of neighborly favors. Bob’s specialty soups, baked sweet potato’s & Linda’s homemade pies & goodies in it’s self was above and beyond neighbors being neighbors. We so especially thank, appreciate, & love you both for everything you have done throughout Pa Max’s failing health journey. They could always count on Bob & Linda for anything and everything when we were too busy in our schedules to make it over.
Pa Max thought the world of you Bob & yes Linda too!
May God’s Gracious Blessings Always be with you & your family 🙏❤️
I only knew Max for the last 20 years or so. I always remember Max Cutting grass and making sure every home he worked at looked spectacular. I just tried to call Max to wish him a Merry Christmas. If we talked, sports or lawn care or just how he was doing, I always loved our chats. Max will be missed by more people than he ever realized. God speed Max! I’ll miss my old friend.