McMinnville, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Alan Wade Bryant, age 58, was born September 21, 1957 and died August 9, 2016 from a sudden illness. He was a construction worker and a Sergeant in the United States Army, where he served for four years. He is survived by father and step-mother, Walker and Mazel Bryant, Jr. of McMinnville; mother, Nancy Gladys Northcutt Bryant of McMinnville; son and daughter-in-law, Travis Isaac and Kristi Bryant of Powell, TN; two grandchildren, Jackson and Lincoln Bryant both of Powell, TN; sister and brother-in-law, Vickie and John Leonard of Estill Springs, TN; and several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016 in High's Chapel with Gene Brock officiating. Visitation will be from 2:30 p.m. until the time of service Saturday at High's. The family has requested no flowers, please.