Hershel Lee Bright
August 28, 1931 - August 4, 2020
Hershel Bright, age 88, of Bristol, VA passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 28, 1931 in Scott County, Virginia to the late Otis Mitchell and Sally Edith Hunsucker Bright. He was also preceded in death by his brother, C. R. Bright; grandson, Mitchell Lee Bright and granddaughter, Amy Leann Bright. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Alma Louise Leonard Bright; daughter, Ava Bright Myers and husband, David; sons, Michael Wayne Bright and wife, Robin and Jeffrey Lee Bright and wife, Cassandra; grandchildren, Andrew Bright and wife, Ashley; Matthew Bright and wife, Tierstan; Joshua Bright and Caleb Bright; great-grandchildren, Sienna, Rowan, Reese, and Holston Bright; brothers, Scott Bright and John Bright and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 7, 2020 in Booher's Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Dewey Williams officiating. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and Eddie Allison and Gary Baker. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the Bright family.
Hershel Bright, age 88, of Bristol, VA passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 28, 1931 in Scott County, Virginia to the late Otis Mitchell and Sally Edith Hunsucker Bright. He was also... View Obituary & Service Information