Bruce L. Bright Sr., 77, of Martinsville, IL, formerly of Marshall, IL passed away 10:05 PM Friday, December 13, 2013 in the Burnsides Community Care Center at Marshall. He was retired from General Telephone Co. He was born Nov. 5, 1936 at Paris, IL, the son of Woody and Nelda Bright. Surviving are his wife, Rose Heatherly Bright; a son, Bruce (Michelle) Bright Jr. of Paris, IL; a daughter, Gayle A. Wade of Georgetown, IL; grandchildren, Eric J. Bright of Paris, IL, Michael S.(Jessica) Tyler of Ridgefarm, IL and Amanda Wade of Georgetown, IL and three great grandchildren. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Marshall and Marshall Lodge #133 AF & AM. He was a very accomplished woodworker. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Tuesday at Marshall Cemetery with Bro. John Cutshall officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are invited to meet at Pearce Funeral Home at 12:30 PM Tuesday for procession to the cemetery.