Orla Bryson

Orla Bryson, age 83, of Decatur passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 10, 2013. He was born in Gravette to Gus and Edith Harrington Bryson on Aug. 30, 1929. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict, enjoyed fishing, playing cards and had lived most of his life in Northwest Arkansas. Mr. Bryson was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a brother. He is survived by three sons, Larry Bryson of Bentonville, Kenny Bryson of Springdale and Tim Bryson of Iowa; two daughters, Jackie Lange and Dianne Christy of Iowa; a brother; three sisters; 16 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. today in Callison-Lough Funeral Home, Bentonville. Online condolences can be made at www.callisonlough.com.