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Chancey R. BRIGHT

  • November 10, 1934 - January 19, 2011
  • Plymouth, Indiana
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“May Chancey now be in peace. Having been one of his classmates for very many years I still remember and care very much about knowing him. With Love...Read More » ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: Mary Gwen Greenlee Russ - SC

“I was sadden to hear that Chancey had passed away. Didn't know him personally,but felt like I knew him from listening to WTCA.I was going to call the...Read More » ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: Peggy Fisher - Bremen, IN

“U were a beloved husband, solider, son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather, & great grandfather & so much more. I love u so much grandpa I hope u...Read More » ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: Erica Beerwart - Plymouth, IN

“Uncle Chancey, We will all miss you (and your BBQ'ed chicken, too!), but will always have our happy memories of you, Aunt Margie, cousin Sally,...Read More » ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: Debbie Saunders - Sunnyside, WA

“We will sure miss Uncle Chancey. We're praying for Dave and boys, Mike, Gary, Erica, and Derek. May God give you all peace, and we look forward to...Read More » ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Bill Saunders, Jr - CA

“Our deepest sympathy goes out to Bright family, We will miss Chancey, our prayers are with you at this time. ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: Jennifer First Federal - Plymouth, IN

“I am sorry to hear about Uncle Chancey. I wish that I could come out and see you all today. My prayers and thoughts are with you. ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Billy Saunders III - Loma Linda, CA

“Chancy was a classmate. I remember him as a quiet person and a very nice guy Blessings to all the family ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Tom Rudd - Mishawaka, IN

“I will miss you uncle Chancey, Prayers to the rest of the family. ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: Shawn Bright - south Bend, IN

“All listeners to the "What's Your Opinion" radio show will miss you Chancey. I'm an avid listener to the Monday morning show with John Oliver and...Read More » ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: Jean Nelson - South Jordan, UT

“I got to know Mr. Bright through the Boy Scouts back in the early 80's. He was a great man and he taught me much. My condolences to the family. ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Robert Berger - Auburndale, FL

“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Urbano Elizondo - plymouth, IN

“We did not know "Chancey" personally, but also as regular listeners to WHAT'S YOUR OPINION on WTCA, we came to know him and his family and a little...Read More » ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Gene and Judy - Walkerton, IN

“Dear David and family, My sympathy to you all.....may Chancey soar with the angels! ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: Donna Whitmer - Plymouth, IN

“Chancey, you were a good brother to Mary Jane and me. We will miss you, but look forward to seeing you, Margie and Sally again in "That City, Not...Read More » ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: Bill and Mary Jane Saunders - WA

“I grew up in the same neighbor as Chancy, we had many nice times in our youth. Fishing in yellow river and plahying ball in Applemens fied. He was a...Read More » ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: cliff zeider - FL

“My deepest sympathy to all of you. ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: Ruth Ann Clemons - Grovertown, IN

“My thoughts and prayers to all of you. He was a good man and will be missed by all. ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: Nancy Ames - Plymouth, IN


Chancey R. Bright, age 76, of 815 West Jackson Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at 9:30 p.m., at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Chancey was born on November 10, 1934, in Kosciusko County, Indiana, to Earl and Marie (Allen) Bright. He proudly served his country in the United States Army (Screaming Eagles) during the Korean War. Chancey married, the former Marjorie Jolly, on November 9, 1957. Marjorie passed away in 2004. Chancey was a member of the V.F.W. Post #1162, the American Legion Post # 27, and the First United Methodist Church, Plymouth, where he served on the Social Concern's Committee. He was the Boy Scout Master, through the church, for 25 years, and was very active in Scouting. Chancey retired from Boreman Products in Bremen, Indiana. He was an active listener and participant on WTCA Radio's "What's Your Opinion Show". He was also a loyal Green Bay Packers Fan, sporting his hat, coat, and other Green Bay memorabilia. Chancey is survived by sons, Dave A. Bright, Sr., Michael W. Bright, and Gary L. Bright all of Plymouth; his sisters, Margaret (James) Ellsworth and Vadis Schewin both of Mishawaka, Indiana; his brother, Howard Bright of Mentone, Indiana; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Chancey was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; his daughter, Sally Jernstrom in 2009; his brother, Ray Bright; and his sister, Esther Harner. Memorial contributions may be given to: Riley's Children's Hospital 30 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46201, or, Ounce of Prevention c/o 1001 East Jefferson Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563 ~VISITATION~ MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011, 4:00-7:00 P.M. VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME 300 WEST MADISON STREET PLYMOUTH, INDIANA, 46563 ~FUNERAL~ TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011, 10:30 A.M. VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME THE REV'S. MATTHEW PICKUT AND LARRY MARHANKA, OFFICIATING ~BURIAL~ NEW OAK HILL CEMETERY, PLYMOUTH ~MILITARY HONORS PRESENTED BY~ AMERICAN LEGION POST #27 AND THE D.A.V. ~MEMORIES MAY BE SHARED AT~ www.vangilderfuneralhome.com