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Earl Brightman Obituary

BRIGHTMAN, Earl Entered into eternal rest on November 10, 2006 in Richmond, VA, Mr. Earl Stanley Brightman; the beloved husband of Mrs. Faye Brightman; father of Antionette Glover, April Simmons, Teresa Simmons, Terrence Thomas, Jonathan Hogan, Shawanna Summersette, Sherisha Frost, Earl Frost, Carlos Dawson; son of the late, Mr. Ervin Brightman, and the late Mrs. Margarite Warren Brightman; brother of Anthony Brightman, Ronald Brightman, Leonard Brightman, Annette Brightman, and Angeline Brightman. Late residence, 2138 Dupuy Road, Petersburg, VA. Funeral notice later. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.suburbanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, Inc. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Nov. 14, 2006.

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Eric Brightman

November 8, 2025

My Big brother I love and miss you I no your in heaven with Dad continue to look over us

Eric Brightman

June 16, 2024

My brother I miss u rest in heaven lov u

Renee' Mack/Brown

November 27, 2006

Our prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

The Mack Family

Renee', Harvey & Chris

Psalm 23

23The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Jeannette Pierce

November 19, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ike&dena Bowens

November 18, 2006

To Fay Brightman and the family of the late Earl Brightman, Our condolances are with you and also our prayers. God Does everything for a reason. This was Earl's time and he is gone to a much better place. God took him into his loving arms to where he will await for you all another day. take comfort in God and know that he always knows best.

paulette feaster

November 17, 2006

TO THE FAMILY OF EARL BRIGHTMAN I WILL KEEP U IN MY PRAY GOD KNOWS BEST .

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