John Bernard Breznai

John Bernard Breznai, 83, of Searcy departed this life Tuesday March 25th, 2025 at his home where so many family memories were made. Born September 30,1941 in Cleveland, Ohio- the first son, second child out of five children to the late John & Mary Breznai - later they moved to the Los Angeles, California area where all the siblings were raised and lived for many years.

He enlisted in the Navy in 1959 & was honorably discharged in 1965. John moved to Arkansas permanently in 1977 where he enjoyed building his life but never forgot his California roots. Always willing to lend a hand if something was broken, needed built or fixed. He could do just about anything BUT it was going to be done his way. If you know, you know. His and Granny Vella’s home was the place to be during the summer months - the pool water was clear (he had that down to a chemist science) and the grill was always hot. During the winter he could be found in his shop with a blazing fire in the wood burning stove. At other times he could be found tinkering around outside or in his shop working on a number of projects or down at “the property” with his boys fishing or just talking. He liked to do both. He just enjoyed being outside and with family until his health failed and he was no longer able to do the activities he once so loved.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Vella Breznai.

Left to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy are his children, John E Breznai Sr of Searcy, Jeanette (Jason) Harwell of Bald Knob, Gary (Vicki) Wyatt of Searcy, Timmy (Tammy)Wyatt of Searcy, Randy (Rachelle) Wyatt of Searcy, Kim (Jimmy) Swain of Searcy, 15 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of friends much of those he called family.