Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient Luther Bridgers Jr.
Beloved husband, father, and brother, Luther Ernest Bridgers, Jr. of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 17, 2017, at Wake Medical Center. He was predeceased by his parents, Luther Ernest Bridgers, Sr. and Pauline Sloan Thomas Bridgers, and an infant son. Ernest Bridgers will be remembered for his sense of loyalty, community spirit, and patriotism. As a boy, Ernie committed to Boy Scouts in Troop 11, eventually earning the esteemed Eagle Scout Badge. Later...
