Alan Kirk Brightwell, 59, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 21, 2020 after a year long battle with cancer. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on July 22, 1960 to the late James Brightwell and Carol Stroh Kemp. Alan loved fishing, traveling and collecting twice loved items.
Alan was preceded in death by his father James, sister Lisa and brother Robert. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Annesley, daughter Kristen, mother Carol, brother Bruce Ridenour, sister-in-law Stephanie Moore (Ron), niece Kelly (Miles) Lamoureux, and extended family and many friends.
A private graveside service will be held on Monday, April 27, 2020 and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local food bank.
Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 is serving the family. Please leave words of comfort and condolences for the family on our online guest register at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com