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William Eugene Brightwell

26 December, 1931 – 28 August, 2018
IN THE CARE OF

Memorial Funeral Home, Crematory & Memorial Park Cemetery/Columbia

William Eugene Brightwell, 86, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at his home in Columbia, MO.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Bob Kelley officiating. Burial will be in Boonsboro Cemetery with full military honors.

Bill was born on December 26, 1931 in Boonville, MO the son of William and Bessie (Potter) Brightwell who preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #280 and a member of Life Rock Church. Bill retired from the University of Missouri as a chef.

Survivors include: one daughter, Debra Franks (Dan) of Republic, MO; one brother, Junior Swearingen (Mary); one sister, Bonnie Hinkle (Dale); three grandsons, Erik Franks, Dave Franks and Brian Franks; five great grandchildren, Lawson, Griffin, Carter, Evan and Noelle; and two special friends, Tracy Duncan (Rob) and Sherry Coffeltt. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, one sister and his nephew, Dennis Pervis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Missouri Honor Flight, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.

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FAMILY

Survivors include: one daughter, Debra Franks (Dan) of Republic, MO; one brother, Junior Swearingen (Mary); one sister, Bonnie Hinkle (Dale); three grandsons, Erik Franks, Dave Franks and Brian Franks; five great grandchildren, Lawson, Griffin, Carter, Evan and Noelle; and two special friends, Tracy Duncan (Rob) and Sherry Coffeltt.

PALLBEARERS

Erik Franks

Dave Franks

Brian Franks

John Pervis

Kenneth Pervis

Jerry Brightwell

Dave HolisHonorary

Junior SwearingenHonorary

DONATIONS

Central Missouri Honor Flight, c/o Memorial Funeral Home1217 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, MO 65202

Services

No public services are scheduled at this time. Receive a notification when services are updated.
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