Alvie Bright

Alvie P. Bright, 88 of Kingsport, went to his heavenly home on Saturday September 3, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his daughter Vickie, wife Jean and family members. Alvie led a full and productive professional and personal life. He was retired from Eastman Chemical Company where he spent more than 40 years in service to the company. He loved his community and was active in several organizations. Among those were: Lynn Garden Optimist Club, 1st Tennessee Regional Group Mustang Club of America, Elks Lodge, and Moose Lodge. Alvie was also an elected official, having spent more than 25 years on the Sullivan County Board of Education. He received numerous accolades and awards for his work, including being chosen as Tennessee School Board Member of the year on two occasions. He was very active in the Masons and was a member of the Shriners Marching Patrol, where he served for a number of years. This loving man of God will be missed by all of those who were fortunate enough to have known and loved him. Alvie was an active member of Lynn Garden Baptist Church for more than 60 years. At the time of his passing, Alvie was survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Jean, his daughter, Vickie and husband Gary Godsey, granddaughter Laura and husband Josh Smykal, grandson Matt and wife Karmon Godsey, his 5 great grandchildren, who he loved so very much, Tyler Godsey, Sofia Lopez, Kade Smykal, Nolan and Easton Godsey. He is also survived by his sister Nannie McMurry, and brothers Grady Bright, and Dewey Bright. A very special niece, Becky Laws, who he loved like a daughter, as well as other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4 - 6:30 pm on Friday, September 9, 2016 at Lynn Garden Baptist Church, 301 May Avenue, Kingsport. Funeral services will follow at 6:30 pm in the church with Rev. Carl Strickler, officiating. Eulogy will be by Matt Godsey. Music will be provided by Carroll Hurd. Graveside services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greeneville, SC 29605. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Bright family.