David Jay Bright

On Monday, March 22, 2021, David Jay Bright, loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away after a long illness at Elroy Health Services in Elroy, Wis., at the age of 56. The family would like to give a special thanks to all the staff who took care of David.

David was born on June 15, 1964, in La Crosse, Wis., to Faye (Orr) Bright and adopted father, Kenneth Bright. He was one of seven children. David went to Logan High School and later married Tia Lynn (Hager) Bright in 1994. They had one daughter and later divorced, but remained best friends.

David worked at many different factory jobs throughout the years. He was a devoted father and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. David will be remembered for his incredibly kind nature and wonderful sense of humor.

David is survived, loved, and sadly missed by his daughter, Melissa Bright of La Crosse; his mother, Faye (Orr) Bright of La Crosse; brother, Randy (Teresa) Cross of Dresbach, Minn.; brother, Larry Cross of Black River Falls, Wis.; sister, Wendy (David) Johnson of La Crosse; brother, Ronald Cross of La Crosse; brother, Danny Cross of Mauston, Wis.; sister, Patricia Bright of La Crosse; and many nieces and nephews, and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, father, best friend, and other family members and friends.

In accordance with David's wishes, he is to be cremated and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services of La Crosse is assisting the family.