Mr. James Aubrey Bright

April 12, 1948 - April 3, 2017

Mr. James Aubrey Bright, 68, of Peoria, IL passed away at 1:02 am on Monday, April 3, 2017 at UnityPoint Health Hospital. James was born on April 12, 1948 in Patterson, AR to Bernard and Ruthlee (Mayo) Williams. James was a family man and very good with his hands in construction and plumbing, a very talented maintenance man. James knew how to fix everything especially fixing cars and had a love for riding motorcycles. He liked watching Western movies and wrestling. James leaves to cherish his precious memories, his son, James (Jennifer) Bright of Peoria; four daughters, Denise Bright of Nashville, TN; Dawn Bright of Peoria, IL; Franchaska Andrews, Cushandra Andrews both of Indianapolis, IN; three, brothers, John Ward, Vernel (Marilyn Durne) Williams, Lawrence Williams; three sisters, Mary Hoston, Trisha Williams, Elma Gean all of Arkansas; 13 grandchildren, Denishea, Jaleel, Jabrea, Gavin, Taniyah, Zahrius, Aaliyah, Lyric, Kyren, London, Jeremiah, E’mauri, E’mier; two great grandchildren, A’mir, Tiauna and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Walter Turner, Albert Williams and three sisters, Betty Williams, Margaret Hall, Mayola Crockett. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Sovereign Grace M.B. Church with a visitation at 11 am. Pastor Alvin Riley, Jr. will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com.