Charles A. Bright

Charles A. Bright

Charles A. Bright, 88, Shawnee, Kansas went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 26, 2009.     

        

Charlie was born October 14, 1920 in Ray County, Missouri to Anjil Raridan and Bess C. (Kirkpatrick) Bright. He married Helen Myers on January 24, 1943. Charlie was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII, serving in Panama.  He worked at KCP&L  as chief analyst of plant records until his retirement in 1985. 

 

Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Helen (Myers) Bright on Jan. 25, 2005; two sisters, Evelyn and Ruby and two brothers, Thomas and Samuel. Survivors include his daughter, Paula Anderson, her husband, Kevin; son, Ken Bright, his wife, Nan; three granddaughters; one grandson; five great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many other family and friends. Charlie will be remembered for his beautiful harmonica playing and whistling almost to the end.  All those who knew him loved him and he loved all those he knew.  

 

 

Memorial contributions may be made to either Hope Lutheran School for their scholarship fund, Kansas City Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association.

 

Visitation and Funeral Service

 

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Hope Lutheran Church; burial in the Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.

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  1. Diane & Terry Clark on April 28th, 2009 12:23 pm

    Dear Ken, Nan and girls -
    Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this time of loss. Hold onto the memories . . . .
    Much love,
    Diane and Terry Clark

  2. Jennifer Smith on April 28th, 2009 12:36 pm

    My most sincere sympathy for your loss. You are all in my prayers. Charlie (known to me as “Paula’s daddy”) left a wonderful legacy in the family members I have the privilege to know.

    God bless and comfort you,
    Jennifer Smith

  3. Charles & Mary Merrifield on April 28th, 2009 6:30 pm

    We are thinking of you and praying that you have peace in your heart. You were such a loving daughter. Bless all of you.

  4. Doug & Elaine Lenhart on April 29th, 2009 8:59 am

    We want to express our sympathy to Ken, Paula, and your families. We enjoyed the friendship of Charles, Helen, and your families for many years during our time at Hope Church. May God bless you with comfort and peace.

  5. Jeff and Carrie Meyers on July 30th, 2009 1:52 pm

    Sorry this took so very long. I just got access to a computer! Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. A loved one is never forgotten and the scab always remains. We love you all.

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