Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:40 pm

Jacob Garrett "Jake" Bright, age 30 of Spindale died Friday, November 7, 2025.

Jake, as he was known to his family and friends, was born September 28, 1995, in Rutherford County and is the son of Robby and Dana Bright. Jake was a graduate of Chase High School in the Class of 2014 and a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Growing up at Bethany the Youth Group was an important part of his life.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Martha Koone and Bob and Edna Bright, and his aunt, Ronna Koone.

He is survived by his parents, Robby and Dana Koone Bright of Forest City, his brothers, Riley Bright and fiancée, Kristin Hollifield of Bostic, and Hank Bright of Forest City, special cousins, Brannon Smith and Bo Elliott as well as many special and close friends.

A memorial service was held November 14 at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney Queen and Rev. Chris Fox officiating.

Memorials in his memory may be made to the Bethany Baptist Church Youth Fund, 760 Bethany Church Rd., Forest City, NC 28043.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.