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BORN
1930
DIED
2009
Tommy Brightwell Obituary
Service: 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown Trail Church of Christ, 1801 Brown Trail, Hurst. Interment: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, Colleyville. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, 5725 Colleyville Blvd.
Memorials: May be made to Universal Health Resources, Box 8795, Fort Worth, Texas 76124.
Mr. Brightwell was born Aug. 3, 1930, in Desdemona to Odie and Minnie Brightwell. He was a member of Brown Trail Church of Christ, where he served as a deacon, for 36 years. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and retired after 41 years of service with the Texas Employment Commission. Mr. Brightwell was an excellent cook and enjoyed many outdoor activities, such as hunting and fishing. He was an avid Rangers and Cowboys fan.
His family wishes to show appreciation for the care and support they received from Universal Health Resources' employees Deylas, Ruth, Pat, Mrs. Peabody, Dee, Annette and Alice. Our journey was made so much easier by your loving care.
He was preceded in death by his twin brothers, Gale and Dale.
Survivors: Wife of 51 years, Alma Jean Brightwell; sons, Larry Brightwell and wife, Chrisanne, of Cleburne and Paul Brightwell and wife, Andrea, of Hurst; grandchildren, Zachary, Reagan, Jenna and Landon Brightwell; five sisters; one brother; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and dear friends.
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Sue Vanderhoof
May 26, 2009
I worked for Mr. Brightwell for many years at the Texas Employment Commisssion. I greatly admired the real gentleman for many reasons, integrity, easy going personality and sense of humor and apparent Christian faith. I thought about him often after he retired. Sue Vanderhoof (Fort Worth).
May 24, 2009
To Jean, Larry, Paul and the Brightwell family:
What a joy to know Tommy. We are so grateful to our Lord that now Tommy is walking, talking, and praising God. We empathize with you all. God bless.
Phil & Rosa Lee
LaVon Snider
May 23, 2009
Dear Jean and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Tommy. All of you are in my prayers. LaVon
FRANK OLIVER
May 23, 2009
As one who had the joy of knowing Tommy for 10 years at TEC, I can truley say that he was a man of humble heart. Very soft spoken and always a pleasure to be around. His way of making you feel comfortable regardles of the situation was a blessing. To the family: God let us share his life and surely God will provide you comfort as you continue to do his will. Tommy will be missed but Jesus will be there for you in times like these. Call on him in your times of need...he will provide. Prayers and smiling thoughts to you. God Bless.
Joe Wolf
May 22, 2009
Tommy,a person who was a pleasure to be around,friend to all,with a nice smile,easy to talk to and a pleasure to work with.GOD BLESS TOMMY,HIS FAMILY .MY PRAYERS ARE FOR YOU AND TOMMY...
John Clouse
May 22, 2009
I know Tommy is in a better place, as I witnessed his life at TEC for most of his career. He was always soft-spoken, positive, and always thinking of a better way to get it done. He was a Christian, walked the walk, talked the talk, and my prayers are with his family in your sadness, but God answers all prayers in His own way. We'll miss him. I was an ex-supervisor with him at TEC.
Kristi & Mike (McCombs) Jordan
May 22, 2009
My dear family, I am so sadden to hear of Uncle Tommys passing. I will miss his sweet smile and warm hugs everytime I saw him at my Grandmas house, Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!! Love Kristi and Mike Jordan
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