Wednesday, April 10, 2024 11:20 am

Johnny Bright, age 81, of Henrietta, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Johnny was born April 11, 1942, in McDowell County to the late Jesse Bright and Edith Condrey Bright. He worked in textiles for many years and retired from Doran Mills in Shelby. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy, and Floyd Bright; daughter-in-law, Vickie Bright and grandchildren, Cameron Causby-Bristol, Logan Shahan and Jenna Bright.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Beatrice Bright; children, Kevin Bright of Sandy Mush, Ava Bright of Henrietta and Johnny Bright, Jr. (Penny) of Forest City; 11 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren and his sisters, Faye Frady of Marion, Betty Parker of Shingle Hollow, Judy Proctor of Marion, and Janice Hardin of Shingle Hollow.

The funeral was held April 9 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Johnson officiating.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.