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WILLIE BRIGHT Obituary

Willie Lloyd Bright, a native of Lawtey, Florida, passed away on April 16, at the age of 66 after battling lung disease and was awaiting a lung transplant. Bright, the son of the late Daniel and Gussie Bright, was a U.S. Army veteran. Bright also worked as a chief electrician for Progress Energy for more than 25 years, was mayor pro-tem for 11 of his 19 years on the DeLand City Commission, and was a member of the DeLand Rotary Club. He was a deacon at New Destiny Community Church in DeLand. Bright is survived by his wife, Cynthia; two sons, Elgia and Trevis; and one daughter, Nicole, all of Volusia County; his sisters, Mary B. Palmer of Palatka, Patricia B. Lovell of Crescent City, Ophelia B. Hines of Starke, Gwen B. Baker of Lawtey, Laura B. Ellis, and Dephrin Jackson, both of Daytona Beach; and ten grandchildren. Services for Bright will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23 at Stetson Baptist Church, 1025 W. Minnesota Ave, DeLand, FL. The family will receive visitors 5-7 p.m., today (Friday, April 22), at New Destiny Community Church, 770 Greens Dairy Road, DeLand FL. Repast will be held at Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center, 751 S. Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724. Services are entrusted to Angela Dallas-Johnson Unity Funeral Home, (386)-740-1891, 105 West New Hampshire Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Apr. 22, 2011.

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NANCY LONG

April 26, 2011

Willie was such a kind gentleman whom I enjoyed getting to know through the elected officials events and committees. God bless you and help you with the loss of this wonderful person who gave so much to all who met him. I will truly miss him.
Nancy Long
South Daytona

April 26, 2011

Deacon Bright, was a man that was already ready to give a warm smile and a strong handshake of hello and words of encouragement. Bright family I can't imagine the sense of loss your feeling, however rejoice in the memories of you loved one. I pray peace and comfort to you all and that God's strength lifts your spirits and the weight on your shoulders for there is peace in knowing there no more suffering now. With love The Green Family (Edward & Andrea )..... Deltona, Fl

James Franklin

April 24, 2011

Mr. Willie Lloyd Bright was a kind and honorable man, and most importantly a dear friend of mine ever since I lived in Lawtey, Florida! I treasure the times when Lloyd would come to our house and we would go down into the basement and play endless games of pool, listen to countless songs on my jukebox and talk about life! My son, James Jr., and my wife Wanda Franklin always enjoyed his visits to our house here in Columbus, Ohio! Even though my best friend is gone and we will surely miss him, I have no doubt in my mind that we will reunite in Heaven again one day! May God Almighty & Lord Jesus Christ Bless My Friend Mr. Willie Lloyd Bright & The Bright Family Now & Always! Love The Franklin Family!

gloriea stringer

April 23, 2011

To Mrs. Judy Bright and family, please know you are in my prayers and may GOD hold you ever so close during these days.

Willie & Gaysha Hill

April 23, 2011

The Price of Love

Grief never ends, But it changes. It's a passage, Not a place to stay.

The sense of loss Must give way, If we're to value The life that was lived.

Grief is not a sign of weakness, Nor a lack of faith, It is the price of love.

Judy,Elgia & Trevis Words seem to fail us when we think of Willie and your loss. You are in our prayers. Love, Willie & Gaysha Hill

Dr. Jenecia Perry, Ph.D.

April 22, 2011

Trevis, I can only imagine the hurt of losing a father. Every time I spoke with cousin Lloyd he was bragging about you and the Grands. "Yeah, Yeah", he said, "Trevis is doing good, real good, and those boys", he added with a huge smile, " they are something else, playing ball and winning trophies"..... You all made him PROUD!!!!!
Our prayers are with the family for strength and comfort- "Neicy" and family -

christine dorsey

April 22, 2011

may god give you peace and strength to know that your brother,dad is now in god arms

April 22, 2011

To the Bright Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
-Doretha Hudson Wilson, Sanford, FL

Lyne'e Gadson Howard

April 22, 2011

You are in my prayers, Dephrin. May you find comfort in the assurance that your brother is now in his Resting Place. GOD Bless you and your family as you celebrate his life!

Lonnie (sonny) Johnson

April 22, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

April 22, 2011

To the bright family continue to look to God because all our help come from him remember he is to just to make a mistake and to wise to do wrong

Julia Fleeton

April 22, 2011

May God continue to surround you in His peace and love. May He continue to strengthen and keep you. the memories of Willie will never be forgotten.

Much love your family,

Dr. Julia M. Fleeton, Orlando, FL

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