Mr. Bridges was born November 9, 1934 in Damascus, Georgia to the late George H. Bridges and Lucy McNair Bridges.  He was also preceded in death by three brothers: J.R. Bridges, David L. Bridges and George H. Bridges.

He attended Darlington Baptist Church and retired from the United States Navy and United States Air Force after 23 years of service to his country.

Mr. Bridges is survived by his wife: Edwina of the home; his son Brandt Clay and his wife Lori of Enfield; his daughter: Pamela Harrison and her husband Gib of Manteo; his grandchildren: Matthew Clay, Christopher Clay and his wife Kelsey, Will Harrison and Keeli Harrison; his brothers: Bobby J. Bridges and William T. Bridges; his sisters: Ida Sue Goldfarb, Lucy Anderson, Jean Linsenby and Lilly Belle Searles. 

Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Richard Newton and Gib Harrison officiating.  Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery in Enfield, NC.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:30 P.M. Sunday prior to the service and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, 600College Street, Oxford, NC 27565 or Darlington Baptist Church, c/o Vivian Hurst, 4702 Hwy 48, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

The family would also like to thank Dr. Hassan Alhosaini, Dr. Martha Chestnutt and the staff of Community Home Care and Hospice.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.