Services announced for Bright firefighter Kevin McKinney

Will be held on March 5

(BRIGHT, Ind.) – Funeral services have been announced for a longtime Bright firefighter who lost his battle with cancer on Thursday. 

53-year-old Kevin McKinney was a member of the Bright Fire Department for 23 years. He served in various positions including EMS chief, captain and lieutenant. McKinney also contributed to Greendale Fire/EMS and Sunman Rescue 20.

Community members are invited to celebrate his life on Wednesday, March 5. 

A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Bright Christian Church.

The fire department will conduct an accountability pinning ceremony, leading into the funeral service that will commence at 1 p.m..

After the funeral, there will be a procession to Gibson Cemetery, where Kevin will take his final ride in the Bright Fire Department Ambulance, a fitting tribute to his dedication to service.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial contributions to be made to any of the following: the family, Bright Fire & EMS, or the Southeastern Indiana Emmaus Community. 

The department is asking the community to support the family by making donations at First Financial Bank in Bright under Kevin McKinney’s name.

You can read the complete obituary for Kevin McKinney by clicking here.