Junior R. Bright, age 80, of Hambden Township, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home on Nov. 21, 2024.
Born Nov. 26, 1943, in Webster Springs, W. Va., to Homer and Estella (nee Bender) Bright, he moved to the area with his family when he was 16 years old.
Junior was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting and fishing. The lights of his life were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchild.
Junior is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Phyllis (nee Anderson) Bright; sons, Kelly Bright, of Chardon, and Doug (Jen Tomaschewski) Bright, of Chardon; grandchildren, Gabi Bright, of Chardon, Erik (Megan) Bright, of Thompson Township, Evan (Syd) Bright, of Thompson, Austin (Hannah) Tomaschewsli, of Leroy Township, Gracie Bright, of Chardon, Kaitlyn Tomaschewski, of Chardon, Ella Rae Bright and Ryan Bowers, of Madison, and Blake and Bella Bright, of Chardon; and great-granddaughter, Oaklynn.
He also leaves his sisters Stacy (Barry) Shaffer, of Pierpont, Nancy (Walter) Bender, of Canton, Donna Earls and Betty Shreave, both of New Lime; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Joan Stevenson, Garnet Shreve; and brother, Larry “Buck” Bright.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon. The funeral service will begin at 12 noon, followed by burial at Hambden Township Cemetery.
The family suggests donations to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 441410-2602, or www.hospicewr.org; or VFW Post #6519, 752 Water St., Chardon, OH 44024.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.burrservice.com.
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