John C. "Jack" Bright

Jack Bright Spartanburg, SC – John C. Bright, 85, was carried home by angels to his eternal home to be with his sweetheart, the late Peggy Jean Burgess Bright, on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Jack was born on June 18, 1928 to the late Dawkins D. and Polly Owens Jennings. He faithfully served his country in the US Army, and retired from Arrow Automotive after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Roebuck Masonic Lodge #357 and Beaver Hills Baptist Church. Jack loved fishing and was an avid NASCAR fan. He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Martin (Junior) of Wellford; a granddaughter, Diana Roper (Matt) of Duncan; two great-grandsons, Hunter and Tanner Roper; and a sister in law, Lola Bright. Jack was predeceased by a brother, Leroy Bright; two sisters, Rosetta Bearden and Pauline Clark. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Beaver Hills Baptist Church with funeral services to follow at 2:00 PM, officiated by Reverend Gerald Thomas and Tim Hackett. Burial with military honors will be at Sunset Memorial Park. In remembrance of Jack, memorials may be made to Spartanburg Regional Hospice; 120 Heywood Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303. The family would like to thank Tameka Murphy and Brittany Bullington, of Regional Hospice, for their loving and attentive care of Jack.