Donald R. Brightwell, 56, of Frankfort, died February 7, 2021 at his home following an illness. He was born October 2, 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri to Donald & Madeline Carol (Gray) Brightwell. He married Samantha Diane Robinson on July 15, 1988 and she survives.
Don was a 1982 graduate of Lakeview High School in Decatur, IL. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Carpenters Union, Local 215 and loved working construction. Don was of the Southern Baptist faith. He loved his job and enjoyed fishing, camping, and having a good time.
Visitation and Services
Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. No services are planned. Memorial donations may be made to Tippecanoe County Habitat for Humanity, 420 S 1st St., Lafayette, IN 47905. Out of respect for the health, safety, and comfort of all in attendance, guests will be expected to adhere to current CDC guidelines regarding appropriate social distancing and the wearing of masks.
Survived by:
Wife: Samantha Brightwell of Frankfort, 3 Sons: Shane (Rebecca) Brightwell of Lafayette, Job David (Ashley) Brightwell of Minier, IL, Justin R. Brightwell of Frankfort, 2 Daughters: Amber (Terence) Mallory of Plano, IL, Holly (Cory) McGinnis of Minier, IL, Parents: Donald & Madeline Brightwell, Sister: Linda Carol (William) Spires of Chatham, IL, 14 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild.
Praying for comfort and peace as you begin to heal. It’s never easy loosing a loved one. Praying that you find ways each day to continue his legacy and ways to remember things about him. Love you all.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleMy thoughts and prayers to Sam and all his family. You will be missed Don. Fly high my friend!
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSincere condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Brightwell and Mallory families at this most difficult time. May God send his Holy Spirit to comfort you with loving happy memories of Don.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSam, Uncle Don, Aunt Madeline and Linda, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love Donna Brightwell-Jansberg
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI’m so sorry for your loss. I have lots of great memories and talks with Donny. Donny, your always be my favorite. I love you and will miss you. Samantha and family, I love you all and you are in my thoughts and prayers and big hugs to you all.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleOh no! Don was a great guy. Only the good die young. My thoughts are with you and your family. Jeanie Bray
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Facebook Twitter GoogleHi, I am the brother-in-law of Amber Mallory and I send my deepest condolences and prayers to Donnie’s family and friends.
Taylor Mallory
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI’d like to just say that it was great to have known Donnie & his wife Sam back when we were all playing softball at TPA way back when! May he rest in peace.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleMy condolences my friend. He was a good guy. I remember him always being and doing what you needed. He had a heart of gold. Prayers for peace.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSam, You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo sorry for your loss. Don was a great guy!
Justin….always enjoyed your visits to the office. I could always depend on you and your Dad to help with any projects. RIP Brother.
Love to all
Your Union Sister
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Facebook Twitter GoogleShane, Justin and Sam, I’m so sorry for your loss. Donny was a great guy. I remember he would always do whatever he could to make us kids laugh or give us a hard time whenever the old gang was over hanging out. He was also there to kick us in the ass if we needed it too! He will be missed. May your family find strength and peace in comfort in each other in the days, weeks and months to come. May Donny Rest In Peace.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleThe brothers and sisters of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 215 express our deepest sympathy for the loss of our brother carpenter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Local 215
Lafayette IN
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Facebook Twitter GoogleThoughts and prayers to the family. He was a good carpenter and fellow brother of the local 215.
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