Brighten was preceded in death by his Nana, Edith Brooks; his Papa, Frank Brooks; grandmother, Grace P. Rivers; niece, Maddi; aunts, Little Grace and Tina Halisha; and cousin, Brian, Jr.
Those left behind to forever and always and a day cherish his memory include his mother, Lisa Ann Sullivan; stepfather, Jackie Jones; father, Tony Hybert Brooks; stepmother, Lisa Brooks; grandparents, Earline Rivers, Newell Rivers, Elizabeth Smith, and John C. Harris; girlfriend, Angel Roberts; eight sisters, Kayla (Patrick), Destiny Brianna (Bruce, Sr.), Annalis, Mary-Alice, Jazmyne, Savanna, Brandy, and Halisha; eight brothers, Christopher (Sky), Brandon (Dulce), Sheldon, Jabbo, Jr., Charles, Jr., Bruce, Jr., Phillip, Jr., Patrick, and Gage (Maci); aunts and uncles, Rebecca, John, Jr., Brent, Sr., Bruce, Sr., Brian, Sr., TommyJoe (Nana), Alice, Jo Siah, Grace, Jasper, Will, Jayson, and Dewitt Carter; best friends, Shawna, Shanta, Cameron, Kaden, and Aiden; and other relatives and friends.
A wake will be held for Brighten from 6pm until 9pm Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Freeman Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11am Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Freeman Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Waite officiating. Burial will follow in Byrd Cemetery. Online condolences may be given at www.freemancitronelle.com. Freeman Funeral Home - Citronelle, Alabama
Condolences(12)
Darlene Smith
Pinkhill, NC Thursday, January 13, 2022 My prayers are with you at this time 🙏Deanna Harris Macks
Monroeville, AL Tuesday, January 11, 2022 To my niece and her family. May God wrap his loving arms around you all during this difficult time and give you peace and comfort today,tomorrow and the days to come.Prayers for you all. My love goes out to all of you.Misty Smith(Bruce Sr)&Our kid’s Bruce Jr, Shawna&Shelby
Fort Worth, TX Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Brighten was a amazing smart caring loving person His Family meant the world to him we love you so much brighten you meant so much to Bruce Jr Shawna Shelby and myself Prayers To Lisa and family yall are all in mine and the girls prayers and the rest of family*You wings were ready but our hearts weren’t* Fly High *.
Ian M Sanders
Citronelle, AL Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Brighten words can't fathom the way we feel right now. When we met you were so in awe at your personality and mannerism. We loved your sweet smile and politeness.We so enjoyed having you at our home. You watch over us in Heaven. Aden will miss you so very much but don't worry. Y'all will always have each other's back. We love you baby ❤️💔Daniel sherer
citronelle, AL Tuesday, January 11, 2022 he was a very good friend of mine he will be missed very much but i don't think of this a good bye but more of a see you laterApril ( Cameron) Johnston
MtVernon, AL Tuesday, January 11, 2022 To meet this young man is to absolutely love him. He was so respectful and wise beyond his years. He was very loving, caring and always thinking of others first. Heaven has gained an absolute angel. Rest in Heaven sweet friend.LaNell Domagala
Beulaville, NC Tuesday, January 11, 2022 May God give peace and comfort to you and your family in the days to come. So sorry for your loss.LaNell Smith Domagala
Beulaville, NC Tuesday, January 11, 2022 May God give you and your family peace and comfort at this time and the the days to come. So sorry for your loss.Tonya
Andalusia, AL Monday, January 10, 2022 So very sorry for your loss. Sending Prayers for healing and lots of love.If you need anything, just let me know.
Love y’all.
Hope Coaker
Satsuma, AL Monday, January 10, 2022 Our grandson Gary, considered Brighten one of his closest friends.Prayers are with all of you at this time.
Sincerest sympathy,
Lynn, Hope and Gary Coaker
Leslie Miller
Eight mile, AL Monday, January 10, 2022 My Thoughts and Prayers are with you Lisa , Chris , Family & Friends . May God give all of you the Strength and Courage that you need at this Heartbreaking time . RIP Brighton , so young but God needed you for reason unknown to all whom love you here on earth . Love and Hugs to all of you , I am truly sorry for the loss of your precious son , brother.Savanah Stuckey
Dothan, AL Monday, January 10, 2022 Brighten was an amazing person. I'll never forget the night we stayed up until 5am in the campground just talking about life. I'll miss you forever, buddy. Take care of everyone up there.