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Erna D. Bright, Sr.

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Erna D. Bright, 89, of 1220 Glendale Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, July 8, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 16, 1930 in Pasquotank County, NC to the late Charles Walter Bright and Marie Sawyer Bright and was the widower of Virginia Edwards Bright. He attended Corinth Baptist Church, retired from the NC Army-National Guard and as Supervisor for the Aircraft Repair and Supply Center (now Aviation Logistics Center) Sheet Metal Shop. He was a member of Eureka Lodge 317 AF & AM and the Elizabeth City Cosmopolitan Club.

He is survived by his loving children, Erna D. Bright, Jr. and wife Rachel, Pam Hall and husband Randy, Lynn Farling and husband Earl, Charles Bright and wife Lori; his special grandchildren, Daniel Bright (Amber), Ben Bright (Lauren), Alton Hall, R.J. Hall (Amber), Erica Ward (Justin), Stewart Farling (Lindsay), Tyler Bright (Caroline), Justin Bright (Lainey), Erick Schultz, Aleck Schultz and Skye Schultz; and seven great grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by eleven brothers and sisters.

A private funeral service will be held on July 10, 2020 at West Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Tom Hall officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, PO Box 1254, Elizabeth City, NC 27906 or the American Heart Association, 3131 RDU Center Drive, Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Bright family. Online memorial condolences may be sent to the family at www.TwifordFH.com.

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  1. Kenneth C.Ferrell Sr.

    July 8, 2020 at 6:58 pm

    Erna,Sorry to hear of your Father’s passing.

  2. M. I. and Delores Ferrell

    July 8, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.

  3. Kay Acurio

    July 8, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    Sending my sincerest sympathy to all of you. Thinking of you and your loved ones during this sad time. In His Love, Kay Acurio

  4. Sarah Harris

    July 8, 2020 at 10:41 pm

    Charles and Family,
    So sorry to see this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace and comfort in your memories of the good times with your Dad.
    Sarah Harris

  5. Portia Copeland

    July 8, 2020 at 11:26 pm

    our prayers and condolences goes out the the Bright family. He was a great man and special friend.
    if there is anything we can do, let me know.
    Julian & Portia

  6. Eureka Lodge No. 317 A. F. & A. M.

    July 9, 2020 at 6:20 am

    On behalf of the Master, Wardens and brethren of Eureka Lodge No. 317 please accept our sincerest sympathy for the loss of father, grandfather, great grandfather and masonic brother. Our brother now resides with our Supreme Grand Master, in that house, not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

    May God richly bless you all and give you peace during this time.

  7. Linda Speight

    July 9, 2020 at 7:57 am

    I am so very sorry about your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

  8. Roy Riddicck

    July 9, 2020 at 9:16 am

    Erna, Pam, Lynn and Charles, my prayers are with you. I always thought a lot of your dad. May God give you His peace.

  9. Sharon J Warden

    July 9, 2020 at 9:21 am

    Pam and family,

    So very sorry to see that your dad has passed. Take care!

  10. Beverly Sutton

    July 9, 2020 at 9:49 am

    Dear Erna, Pam, Lynn, Charles & your loved ones,

    Extending heartfelt condolences to you and yours. May you find peace and comfort in knowing he is now rejoicing with your beautiful mom.

    Much love to all,

    Bev & Family

  11. Bernie Blystone

    July 9, 2020 at 11:17 am

    Met Erna when I first moved to NC 45 years ago. Always enjoyed our visits and discussions. He was a really nice person. You are all in our prayers.

  12. Felicia Warrick

    July 9, 2020 at 11:36 am

    Even though I walk into the valley of death I shall not fear…. May your Father rest in peace, Keeping you and your family in prayer thru your time of sorrow

  13. Barney and Jane Higgins

    July 9, 2020 at 11:52 am

    So sorry for your loss. Praying for each one of you.

  14. Priscilla Harrell

    July 9, 2020 at 11:54 am

    Pam and Family:
    I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. You all now have another Guardian Angel watching over you. I will keep you all in my prayers.

  15. Terressa McDougald

    July 9, 2020 at 11:56 am

    Pam and family,
    Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your dad . I pray that your precious memories will warm your heart and cause you smile in the days to come.

    God bless you all,

    Terressa (Schultz) McDougald

  16. Karen Foreman

    July 9, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    Pam and family,
    Sending thoughts and prayers to you all.
    Karen Foreman

  17. Mike Hawkins

    July 9, 2020 at 1:25 pm

    Great supporter of the band! Thanks for sharing both of your parents with us for so many years!

  18. Mark Croley

    July 9, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    Charles, Pam, Erna Jr, Lynnie, and family,
    My deepest condolences to each of you on the passing of your dad. Mr. Bright was definitely one of the dad’s that everyone always liked and enjoyed being around. I spent many hours at the house hanging out with my buddy Charles. Mr. & Mrs. Bright always treated me like family, taking an interest in me and my plans for life. Mr. Bright demonstrated a tremendous amount of patience with us, and I never saw him lose his cool. I’m pretty certain that we pushed him to his limit at times. He shared his stories of his time served in the National Guard, and his deployments to Italy, which he really enjoyed.
    Y ‘all were very fortunate to be raised by two wonderful parents that were so physically active for so many years. Just know that this very day, your parents are reunited in Heaven and are having the best of times laughing like they always have and with a twinkle in their eyes, knowing that they raised 4 fantastic children. I loved your parents. It was an honor and privilege to have had your parents in my life.

  19. JIm and Dee Busby

    July 9, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    Erna,
    You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers in the loss of you Dad. Praying for all of you.

  20. Connie Sanders

    July 9, 2020 at 4:26 pm

    So sorry for your loss, you will be in my prayers.

  21. Sylvia Whitehead

    July 9, 2020 at 7:55 pm

    So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with the family . May you find comfort and peace in the loving arms of Jesus.

  22. Beth Spicer

    July 9, 2020 at 9:20 pm

    I am so sorry about the passing of Uncle Buddy. I sure did love him and he will truly be missed. I hope God gives you all peace and comfort during this difficult time for your family.

  23. Sandra Chambers

    July 9, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was such a good man who I always enjoyed talking to. I know this is a difficult time for all of you. Keeping you in my prayers. I know he is rejoicing in heaven with your Mama.

  24. Ken Elliott

    July 9, 2020 at 10:16 pm

    So sorry for your loss, Erna, Jr. You and your family are in our prayers.

  25. Travis White

    July 10, 2020 at 8:28 am

    Mr and Mrs Bright were a staple at Coastal Rehab’s fitness center when I was working there years ago and they continued to come up to Southland and visit from time to time before Mrs Bright passed. I always enjoyed speaking with him. My sincere condolences to you all.

  26. Bob Byrne "UG"

    July 10, 2020 at 8:56 am

    i used to work for him ! I’m sorry for your loss !

  27. Tom Croley

    July 10, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    My condolences to the Bright family.

  28. Rhonda & Jesse Wood

    July 10, 2020 at 2:42 pm

    Charles, Lynnie, Pam & Erna Jr. , Thoughts & Prayers are with you all .
    Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. May the
    memories of the special times you shared with him bring you peace &
    comfort now & in the days ahead.

    With Sympathy,
    Rhonda & Jesse Wood

  29. G. B. Armstrong

    July 10, 2020 at 4:37 pm

    He cared about people. And people cared about him. He will be missed by anyone who touched his life.
    Peace and comfort through difficult days.

  30. Mike Albertson

    July 10, 2020 at 5:24 pm

    Erna, Charles, Pam . Please accept my condolences in the loss of your father. May he RIP

  31. Aubrey Bright

    July 11, 2020 at 5:51 pm

    Erna Jr., Pam, Eunice-Lynn, and Charles – Please accept our deepest sympathy at the passing of you Dad. Just know that you and your families are in our prayers.
    Aubrey and Mary Bright
    Hartford Alabama

  32. Jennifer, Barry & Tucker

    July 11, 2020 at 10:14 pm

    Dear Charles, Lori and family,

    Thinking of you all, love and prayers.

    Love and Peace,
    Jennifer, Barry & Tucker

  33. Lynn Brandin Sr.

    July 12, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    To the Bright family, very sorry for your loss. I worked with Buddy in the sixties at A.R.S.C.

  34. Andy & Fran Bright

    July 14, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    Tyler and Family
    So sorry to hear of your grandfather’s passing.
    Prayers and loving thoughts for you and family

  35. Mike Soules

    January 15, 2021 at 7:44 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear about Erma’s passing. He brought me the Union charter back in 2004 He will be greatly missed Local 2203! He was a founding member and I will miss him

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