Michael Anthony Bright

Michael Anthony Bright, known as T-Bone, age 67, of Vonore, passed away in comfort at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Born in Chicago, IL, April 11, 1957. With a heart of gold, a quick wit, and a generous spirit, he had a way of making everyone feel seen, heard, and loved. He loved Camaros, Mountain Dew, Nascar - Dale Earnhardt, and he was a great mechanic. Preceded in death by grandparents, Carra Bright, Irene Kirkland, Saverio (Sam) Martino, Florence Profilio; parents, Floyd Bright, Judy Martino. By adoption, parents, Carra Bright, Irene Kirkland, brothers and sisters, Floyd Bright, Lloyd Bright, Reed Bright, Ray Bright, Clifford Bright, Garnet Bright, Jeanette Bright, Isabella Bright, Kathleen Bright; nephews and nieces, Randy Bright, Marty Bright, Rhonda Bright, Reece Woodward, Charlie Millsaps, Darrell Millsaps, Linda Millsaps, Ronald Bivens, Stanley Bivens, Ronnie Bivens, Donnie Bivens, Cecil Biven Jr., Mack Harris, Barry Duncan. Survivors, son and daughter, Dustin Williax, Amber Bright; grandchildren, Justin Williax, Jake Williax, Sylvia Velazquez Bright; brothers, Carl Bright, Jerry Lee Bright; nephews and nieces, Gage Bright, Crystal Bright, Jason Bright, James Bright, Destiny Bright. By adoption, brother and sisters, Clifton Bright, Edna Bright, Charlotte Bright, Florine Bright, nephews and nieces, Shelia Bright, Dwight Bright, Tim Harris, Pam Harris, Missy Duncan, Josh Bivens, Samantha Strickland, Jerry Lee Bright, Jason Bright, Carl Bright, Lloyd Bright Jr, Sindy Bright, Sylvia Bright, Sonya Bright, Rodney Bright, Ricky Bright, Darlene Bright, Debbie Bright, Charlene Bright, Penny Bright, Angie Woodward, Michelle Woodward, Gary Duncan, Doug Duncan, David Duncan, Leon Duncan, Tony Duncan, Douglas Millsaps, Donnie Millsaps, Joann Millsaps, Carleene Millsaps, Candy Bivens, Patty Bivens, Bobby Bright, Allan Bright, Wendy Bright, Kenny Bright, Kaylan Bright, Michelle Bright. Funeral 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Biereley-Hale Chapel. Rev. Chris Holloway, Rev. Gary Duncan will officiate. Interment 12:00 P.M. Thursday, Little Toqua Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.