John Bridges

Mr. Bridges went to be with the Lord on his deceased wife, Colleen's birthday. A native of Cleveland County, Mr. Bridges retired from P.P.G. Industries after thirty-three years of service, was a farmer and helped the Philbeck family run the Sycamore Dairy. He was a member of Race Path Baptist Church where he attended the Auditorium Class. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and served in the U. S. Army during this Korean war. Mr. Bridges was a giving person who always helped those in need. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Coleman Bridges, Eliza Marlin Jenkins Bridges; deceased wife Colleen Philbeck Bridges; deceased son, Richard Bridges; deceased sisters, Ruby Bridges Elliott & Pearl Bridges Church; a deceased brother, Dr. Joe Bridges. Surviving are two sons Bruce Bridges and wife Jackie of Mooresboro, Vance Bridges, granddaughter Callie Bridges; Sister-In-Law and Brother-In-Law, Ross Philbeck & wife, Madge; Sister-In-Law: Selma Bess. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews and special friends at the Ellenboro Meal site and the Life Enrichment Center. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association.