Willie Howard Harrist, age 70 of Bradley, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015. Mr. Harrist was born December 6, 1944 in Atlanta, Texas to Neal and Marie Harrist.

Mr. Harrist was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Noel O'Neal.

He is survived by his wife, Jan Harrist of Bradley, AR; son, Darryl Endsley and wife, Theresa of Bradley, AR; three daughters, Rhonda Williams of Benton, LA; Kim McKenzie and husband, Mike of Gurdon, AR; and Melissa Hardy and husband, Tim of Magnolia, AR; sister, Mary Crabtree and husband, Sammy of Magnolia, AR, twelve grandchildren, Matt Burton, Mileah Evans, Bridgitt Lanius, Lynsey Plyler, Craig Byrd, Brittney Coker, Beau McKenzie, Reece Endsley, Chase Hardy, Trey Endsley, Hannah Hardy and Ali Hardy; thirteen great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Bradley Baptist Church with Johnny Russ officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Bradley, AR under the direction of Smith Funeral Homes of Stamps, AR. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Bradley Baptist Church. Online registration is available at www.aosmithfuneralhome.com.