William A Bright Jr.

William Aaron (Bill) Bright Jr. of Johnsville Ohio, passed away on Sunday the 21st of September, at Riverside Hospital following a massive stroke. Bill was born on March 31, 1952, in Gassaway, West Virginia to William Aaron Bright (1932 – 2020) and H. Joretta Morrison Bright (1933 – 2025). Throughout his life he enjoyed many pastimes and opportunities including ranching, truck driving (both as a company driver and as an owner-operator), landscaping for Willo’dell Nursery, wood working, welding, and fixing almost anything. He enjoyed reading, logic puzzles, brain teasers, and teaching himself anything he didn’t know how to do. After semi-retiring to the farm in Johnsville, he custom-made stainless steel belt buckles and did welding jobs for the local Amish community and farmers. He was well known and respected by all.

Bill was preceded in death by his Mother (H. Joretta Walton), Father (William Aaron Bright), and Brother (Steven M. Bright). He is survived by his wife (April Hothem Applegate Bright), Daughters - Cassandra L. Bright & Cheryl L. Hatten, Sons - Shane Beebe & David Roach, Brothers - Harold Lee Bright & Kim Walton, and a slew of Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and other friends and extended family.

The family will be holding service and a meal at the North Woodbury Alliance Church, 6385 OH-314, Mt Gilead, OH 43338, on Saturday the 4th of October at 1:00 pm. Cards may be sent care of the church.

A Cowboy's Last Ride

by Ann Stareyes

Saddle up, Cowboy 

This was truly your life 

Loving the rodeo circuit and horses 

And always loving to ride.

You sat tall in that saddle 

And you rode so well 

You were one true Cowboy 

This Anyone could tell.

Your Cowboy hat and buckle 

You wore it with pride 

Those Cowboy boots 

Walked many a mile.

Now your life on earth is over 

God has plans for you 

So saddle up Cowboy 

This will be a journey for you.

God will lead you up to heaven 

And he will ride at your side 

So once again, saddle up Cowboy 

It's time for that final ride.