Glenn Lee Bright, 65, of Newton, died Monday (Feb. 1, 2010)  at Newton Medical Center.

He was born on April 21, 1944 in Kingswood, Bristol, England, the son of Glenn Evans and Daisy Smith Bright.  The family moved to the United States when he was an infant.  Glenn was raised in Newton and graduated from Newton High School in 1962.

Glenn married Lynda Jeanne Davis on Jan. 22, 1966 in Newton.  He loved his many years working at Excel Industrieds in Hesston.  He was a member of Grace Community Church and enjoyed spending time with his racing friends at Back Stretch Racing.

Survivors include his wife Lynda;  two daughters, Brenda and Brandi, two sons-in-law Ernie and Ian; granddaughters Aubrey and Alexa; sister Pauline and brother Charley.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents.