Lawrence Edward Bright, 82, passed away February 12, 2018 after a long illness. He joined the U. S. Air Force after graduating from high school in Ashland, MS and then relocated to Memphis, TN. in 1955 where he began working in the medical orthopedic business. He was a long time member and served as a deacon at Highland Heights Baptist Church. Lawrence was married to Annette Lovelace Bright for 61 years. He is survived by his children, Lawrette Axley (Fred), Tom Bright (Jean) and Carolyn Weirich (Bill); grandchildren Brent Weirich (Megan), Brittany Goodwin (T.J.) , Evan Bright and five great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Thursday from Noon to 1:00p.m. followed by the service at 1:00 p.m. Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Ave. with interment following at Memphis Memory Gardens.