James (Jim) K. Bryant, 71 of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at his home. Mr. Bryant was born in Gary, West Virginia to the late Deward N. & Georgia Fitzwater Bryant. He is survived by his wife Ardath Bryant, children & spouses, Dwight & Melissa Bryant, Tonya ( Tammy ) Dewing, James & Darlene Bryant, Jr., Gary Bryant, Terry Bryant, Gidget & Tim Leverty, Sabrina & Steve Jerlow, Rhonda & Jerry Anderson, Ronald & Ocie Sawyers; brother & sister-in-law; Robert & Syreda Bryant, sisters & brother-in-law, Judy Hulgan, Saudra & Ronnie Toth, Karen ( Kitty ) Roberts, sixteen grandchildren & several great grandchildren also survive.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, April 20, 2009 at Fairview Presbyterian Church at 1:00 PM with the Rev. Ron Kronk officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday, April 20, 2009 from 12:00 until 1:00 PM. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady chapel is serving the family.