Gary Lee Bright, age 71, of Riceville, went home to be with his Lord, on Saturday, November 27, 2021, while at UT Medical Center in Knoxville.
Gary was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and a son of the late Leonard and Dollie Elkins Bright. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Maggie Bright Roberts, three brothers, Gene Bright, Harrison Bright and Calvin Bright. Gary was a well-known carpenter throughout the area and was a member of Everlasting Life Baptist Church in Englewood. Gary never met a stranger and would always make everyone smile. He will be greatly missed.
Gary is survived by:
Daughter, Angela Bright of Riceville
Sons, Bret Bright of Birmingham, AL
Jeremy Farmer and wife Jessica of Decatur
Three grandchildren, Jada Bright, Mason Farmer and Gracie Farmer
Three sisters, Linda Morrow and husband Ross of Athens
Dean Lowe of Riceville and Virginia Roberts of Athens
Two sisters-in-law, Carolyn Bright of Riceville and Opal Bright of Athens
Several nieces and nephews
Along with a very special friend, Bob Cochran
A service celebrating the life of Gary Bright will be 11:00 am Wednesday, December 01, 2021 at Everlasting Life Baptist Church in Englewood with Pastor Dewey Feezell and Rev. Frank Hicks officiating.
Serving as pallbearers are Bret Bright, Jeremy Farmer, Terry Boyd, DeMikal Boyd, Keith Bright and Ryan Bright
Honorary pallbearer will be Mason Farmer
The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Ziegler Funeral Home beginning at 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
If you are unable to attend the visitation or funeral service, please sign the online registry at:
www.zieglerfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.
Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Gary Bright.