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Harold Brightman Obituary

On Sunday July 26, 2020 Harold Richard Brightman, age 82 of Pearl River, LA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Harold was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, a resident of Arabi, La in St. Bernard Parish for 44 years, and lived in Pearl River, Louisiana for the last 15 years. He was the former owner of St. Bernard Sporting goods and Game Fisher Inc. Harold worked in the sporting goods industry his entire career, and after retirement he worked at hook and line. He was a member of the 11th Airborne Association, and a Veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Brightman was the father of Joelle Brightman Norton (Robert Norton III), brother of Carol A. Brightman McFadden, Paw Paw to Madison Lois Norton, Mallory Erin Norton, and Brittany Lace Brightman, brother in law to Sylvia Brightman, and uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his Parents Viola Abadie Brightman and Edward Richard Brightman, his wife of 47 years Lois Blancher Brightman, son Harold Lloyd Brightman, brother Edward A Brightman, and his niece Lori Brightman Shick. Mass will be held on Friday July 31, 2020 at 12:00 pm with visitation Friday from 9:30 am until 12:00 pm at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 66192 St. Mary Dr. Pearl River, La 70452. Interment to follow at Hickory Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Pearl River, LA. Father Travis Clark to be officiating. Williams Funeral Home 67525 Hwy 41 Pearl River, LA 70452 in charge or arrangements.

Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 27 to Jul. 31, 2020.
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July 30, 2020

Harold was a great wonderful friend. He will be sadly missed.

Jimmy Roques

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July 29, 2020

May you rest in peace You will be missed by all who knew you. Always there to help. I'm sure Lois and your Son are happy to be reunited with you. Proud to have been your neighbor for 16 years on Bear Dr. Bless you.

Ann Marie Birabent

July 28, 2020

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