John David (JD) Bright, 89, of Knoxville, Tennessee, and a proud United States Air Force Vetern, peacefully went to heaven to meet his savior and to be reunited with his wife Shirley.
His passion for helping his community was evident in his career as a firefighter. JD retired from the Knox County Fire Department after 30 years of service. He is proceeded in death by his wife of 58 years Shirley Bright; parents, James B. and Irene Koontz; brother Roy (Bud) Koontz and sisters Pat (Ann) Hickey and Janice Roop. JD is survived by his daughters Joy Bright and Judy Myrick; grandchildren, Mandi Rinesmith, David Rogers, Jordan Ward, Dylan Myrick, Jared Estridge; great grandson, Jayce Rogers; sisters Janet Greene Sarah Allison, and many nieces, and nephews.
A celebration of life will be on Sunday, September 14th from 2-4PM at the home of Don and Garlena Lee at 8532 N. Ruggles Ferry Pike, Strawberry Plains, Tennessee 37871.
