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Charles Leon “Chuck” Bright

Birth	:	21 Apr 1921 Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	29 Jan 2003 Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.3838997, -94.4291992
Inscription	:	I'D LIKE THE MEMORY OF ME TO BE A HAPPY ONE. I'D LIKE TO LEAVE AN AFTERGLOW OF SMILES WHEN LIFE IS DONE. I'D LIKE TO LEAVE AN ECHO WHISPERING SOFTLY DOWN THE WAYS, OF HAPPY TIMES AND LAUGHING TIMES, AND B
Description	:	Published Jan. 30, 2003 - Chanute, KS Charles L. "Chuck" Bright, 81, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at his home in Chanute, Kansas. He was born April 21, 1921 in Chanute, Kansas, the son of Charles Edward Bright and Lula May (Money) Bright. He attended public schools in Chanute and remained a lifetime area resident. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II, in the 10th Infantry, serving in the European Theatres of Normandy, Northern and Southern France, Rhineland, and the Ardennes. Chuck received the Purple Heart with One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster. On October 18, 1941 he married Wanda... Read More	Published Jan. 30, 2003 - Chanute, KS Charles L. "Chuck" Bright, 81, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at his home in Chanute, Kansas. He was born April 21, 1921 in Chanute, Kansas, the son of Charles Edward Bright and Lula May (Money) Bright. He attended public schools in Chanute and remained a lifetime area resident. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II, in the 10th Infantry, serving in the European Theatres of Normandy, Northern and Southern France, Rhineland, and the Ardennes. Chuck received the Purple Heart with One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster. On October 18, 1941 he married Wanda Lee Ranabargar in Chanute, Kansas. She survives. He started Bright's Ditching in 1956 and served the community for many years, retiring in July 2002 due to illness. He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, and the Chanute Bit & Spur Saddle Club which he instigated in 1960 after seeing the need to have a club in which children could be involved. Chuck loved his horses, dancing, and spending time with his family. He is also survived by his son, Bruce L. Bright of Chanute, Kansas; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Otto L. Bright, William Bright, and Robert Bright; 3 sisters, Elnora Record, Juanita Vanderford, and Margaret Osborn; and 1 grandson, Bryan Bright. Funeral services will be February 1, 2003 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Qualls and Pat Crowl officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be presented by the Boestler-May American Legion Post #170 and will take place in Neosho County Memorial Park Cemetery, West 21st Street, Chanute, KS. The family suggests memorial contributions to Horizon Hospice or to the First Baptist Church. Gibson-Koch-Friskel Chapel, Chanute, KS, is in charge of the arrangements. Note: Special Thanks to TiogaRose for providing the obit for Charles Leon Bright.

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Charles Leon “Chuck” Bright's memorial is located at: Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA.
When did Charles Leon “Chuck” Bright death?
Charles Leon “Chuck” Bright death on 29 Jan 2003 in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 35.3838997
Longitude: -94.4291992

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Edward Bright

(1888 - 1958)

Lula May Money Bright

(1888 - 1953)

Spouse

Wanda Lee Ranabargar Bright

(1926 - 2010)

Siblings

William L. Bright

(1907 - 1985)

Robert Dale Bright

(1924 - 1998)

Otto Leland Bright

(1925 - 2001)

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Coordinate: 35.3838997, -94.4291992

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