We were saddened to learn that GCI Pastor Arlen Bryant died on April 26 in his home in Cookeville, Tennessee, following a long battle with brain cancer.
Arlen was born on November 17, 1944 in Cookeville, to Walter and Catherine Bryant. He loved history, studied at Tennessee Technological University and taught school for 31 years. Arlen loved to travel. His grandchildren recently helped him develop a new hobby, raising chickens. He collected license plates and enjoyed researching his family genealogy.
Arlen became a member of WCG in 1971 and was ordained an elder in 1985. In January 2000, Arlen was appointed to serve as the bivocational pastor of New Life Christian Fellowship (GCI’s congregation in Cookeville).
Arlen was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. He is survived by Jean, his wife of 49 years; a daughter, Cathy (Steve) Jones; a son, Lewis (Annette) Bryant; five grandchildren; and one sister—all residents of Cookeville.
Cards may be sent to:
Jean Bryant
2054 Benton Young Rd
Cookeville, TN 38501
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, keep you and your family snuggled in His all caring and loving arms during this time – and always.
Grace Covenant Fellowship
Birmingham, Alabama
Our prayers are for GOD to comfort you as the GOD of all comfort. We know HE will be right there with you as HE promised to not leave nor forsake you. We thank GOD for the resurrection when we will be with our loved ones again forever. Strength and encouragement will come from the LORD