Joe W. Bright's obituary , Passed away on February 4, 2026 in Forest City, North Carolina

Joe W. Bright

September 28, 1942 - February 4, 2026 (83 years old)

Forest City, North Carolina

Joe W. Bright's obituary , Passed away on February 4, 2026 in Forest City, North Carolina

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Padgett & King Funeral Home

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Joe W. Bright

September 28, 1942 - February 4, 2026 (83 years old)

Forest City, North Carolina

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Joe W. Bright Obituary

The world bids farewell to Joe W. Bright of Forest City, North Carolina, departing on February 4, 2026 at the age of 83. Joe leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Crawford Bright and Ruby Harris Bright; and his siblings, Jim Bright and Kaye Bright Champion. He is survived by: his wife Margaret Gamble Bright; his daughters, Susie Bright Melton (Marc) of Forest City and Julie Bright Powell (Rick) of Forest City; his brothers, Wayne Bright (Bobbi) of Forest City, Doug Bright (Janice) of Forest City and Mike Bright (Teresa) of Rutherfordton; and his grandchildren, Nic Melton, Thomas Melton (Emily), Gracie Powell, Jon Powell (Dawson Powell) and Harper Melton.

Memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church Mission Team, 760 Bethany Church Road, Forest City, North Carolina 28043.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Padgett & King Funeral Home



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Feb 09

Visitation

Bethany Baptist Church
760 Bethany Church Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

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Feb 09

Funeral service

Bethany Baptist Church
760 Bethany Church Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

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Feb 09

Military honors

Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery
760 Bethany Church Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

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