Ken Bright

Gaffney, SC - - Kenneth Michael Bright, 79, of 805 Ellis Ferry Road, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care.

Born in Gaffney but raised in Blacksburg, he was the husband of Joyce Ramsey Bright for 56 years and son of the late Clyde James Bright and Lucille Byars Bright.  He retired from construction and was a retired U. S. Army Vietnam War veteran serving in the 1st Calvary Regiment.  Ken was a member of Faith Baptist Church and formerly served as a deacon at First Baptist Church in Blacksburg.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Todd Bright and Jason Bright (Brandi), both of Gaffney; a grandson, Berkley Richards; four brothers, Larry Bright (Vickie), Rodney Bright, Ronnie Bright, all of Blacksburg, and Danny Bright (Judy) of Boiling Springs, SC; two sisters, Angela Bright Hannon (Herb) of Longs, SC and Sandy Bright Comer (Paul) of Ashboro, NC; numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Gloria Bruce and a sister-in-law, Janet Bright.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Corinth Baptist Church.  Funeral services, with military honors, will immediately follow at 11:00 AM at the Church with Dr. Danny Bright, Dr. Steven Owensby and Mr. Jason Bright officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 1886, Gaffney, SC 29342.

The family will be at the home of Jason & Brandi Bright, 1631 Corinth Road, Gaffney, SC 29340.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC