Marvin Lee Bright

Marvin Lee Bright, Jr. of Pauline, SC passed away on October 5, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born on August 10, 1946, to the late Marvin Lee Bright, Sr. and Ida Virdella Thompson Bright.

After graduating from James F. Byrnes High School, Marvin enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served his country as a sonar technician on the USS Walke destroyer during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he then worked for Cryovac, where he met his beloved wife, Virginia. Marvin earned his Bachelors degree in Business Administration/Management from Limestone College. Later, he was employed by Monsanto, before working in Human Resources for MEMC.

Marvin was a strong man. He was strong in his faith in the Lord and in the way he provided for his family. He was known for his honesty and down-to-earth nature and was always there to help anyone who needed him. Marvin enjoyed gardening, spending time with his grandchildren, and telling stories about his younger years.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia Layton Bright; one son, Lee Bright (Amy); two daughters, Martha Bright Nix (Mitch), and Mary Ann Bright Fink (Zachary); grandchildren, Kaylee Pridmore (Joel), Kendyl Bright, Noah Nix, Hannah Nix, Luke Nix, Paul Matthew Nix, Aiden Fink, and Liam Fink; and great-grandchildren, Amelia, Andrew, and Allee Pridmore. He is also survived by his siblings, Eli “Sonny” Bright (Marie) and Judy Bryant (Gene), and brother-in-law, Harry Wall. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Brenda Wall.

Visitation will be 12:30-1:45 PM on Friday, October 9, 2026 in Roebuck Baptist Church, 1979 East Blackstock Road, Roebuck, SC 29376. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM, conducted by Rev. Ed Deese. Burial will immediately follow in Heritage Memorial Gardens.