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Timothy Bridges Obituary
Robert Bridges
FORT MILL -- Dr. Bridges, 50, of Fort Mill, SC passed away on Friday at home surrounded by his loving family. His family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 2:00 until 2:45 p.m. with memorial services in celebration of Tim's life beginning at 3:00 p.m. at Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville Matthews Road, Charlotte, with Dr. John Munro officiating. Interment will follow the service at Magnolia Gardens.
Dr. Bridges was born on September 19, 1959 in Cleveland County, NC, son of Charles David Bridges and Annabel McDaniel Grigg. Tim graduated as valedictorian from Crest High School in Shelby, North Carolina in 1977. He attended UNC-CH where he was Phi Beta Kappa and was granted early admission to dental school. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from UNC-Chapel Hill Dental School and master's of orthodontics from University of Florida Dental School. Tim practiced as an orthodontist for 24 years owning practices in Surfside Beach, Conway, and Sumter, South Carolina. Formerly, he served as president of Grand Strand Dental Society, was a member of Myrtle Beach Rotary, and Sumter Kiwanas. He has been a member of both Calvary church in Charlotte, NC and a fellow member of Alice Drive Baptist Church in Sumter, SC. He owned Orthodontic Specialists of Carolina and was a native of Shelby, NC. On July 28, 1979 he married his best friend, Donna Jo Earl Bridges. Together they had one daughter, Chrysalis Earl Bridges.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Donna Earl Bridges; precious daughter, Chrysalis Earl Bridges both of Fort Mill, SC; mother, Annabel McDaniel Grigg; father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles David Bridges; sister, Patricia Ann Bridges; mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Humphries; father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Earl; brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Vance Earl and step-sister-in-law, Carmen Faries.
Memorials may be made to the Calvary Benevolence Fund, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC, or The Rush Free Ulmer IV Foundation, 2800 Loretto Drive, Sumter, SC.
Arrangements for the family are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home, Ballantyne Chapel. An online guestbook is available at www.heritagefuneral.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Timothy Bridges
Austin Bessire
January 5, 2024
It is Janurary 2024 and I was walking through the Calvary Burial Grounds when I came across Dr. Bridges' memorial. It stood out to me the most of them all for some reason. It says, "his love is better than life" and immediately I began to sing that song! Such a sweet reminder of God's life and goodness. praise God for the roses too which show us the beauty and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. A death is really a brand new life <3
February 5, 2011
Donna: I was reading information about Appalachian Alumni and learned of your husband's death. Although we have not talked in over 30 years, my heart goes out to you. May God continue to comfort you.
Kerry Brown
March 15, 2010
Dear Donna,
Please accept my deepest condolences and prayers for you, your daughter and the Bridges family. I only learned of Dr. Bridges' death this weekend at the SCAO meeting in Charleston. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this time of great loss. I won't forget our interactions together when I worked for him and when I later purchased the Florence practice from the two of you.
With deepest sympathy,
Dr. Kerry White Brown
Diane Heizyk
February 24, 2010
Dear Dr. Donna, It was with sincere sorrow that we learned of Dr. Tim's passing. So many bright images of you both we recall in your works, charities, and most especially the close and endearing familial cohesiveness with your loving daughter Chrysalis.
From our first meetings to our later sadly infrequent visits we were always inspired and uplifted when we were allowed to share in the enthusiasm that was always so prevalent.
Our prayers are with you.
Stanley and Diane Heizyk
2108 Kilkee Dr
Myrtle Beach SC 29579
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Jessica Cook
February 23, 2010
Dr. Bridges was, and still is, my hero. He's inspired me so much throughout the years. Dr. Tim is the reason why I want to be an orthodontist. I feel like I knew him as more than a doctor, he was a friend. He made every trip to the orthodontist pleasant and fun. I trusted him so much and he'll always be the best orthodontist in my eyes. I've grown so close to Dr. Tim and the rest of the office staff and I feel like they're family to me. I've known the Bridges family for as long as I can remember. I danced at Miss Libby's with Chrysalis and really enjoyed having her around. I remember dancing with her like it was yesterday! Mrs. Donna has always been an amazing friend to me. She's always so pleasant and really makes me feel comfortable. Dr. Tim was just really important to me and I don't know how or why God would take such an amazing man away from the world. Everything happens for a reason though. I wish I could have told Dr. Tim how much he truly means to me. I'll continue to keep the Bridges family in my prayers!
MUCH MUCH MUCH love,
Jessica Cook
February 23, 2010
Dear Bridges family, I am very sorry for your loss. I would have liked to be there to pay my respects, but was out of town. I will always remember how smart Tim was.
Bobby Stroup
Crest High School classmate 1977
Midgie Ensley
February 23, 2010
Annabelle, our thoughts and prayers are
with you and your family. God bless you in this difficult time.
Midgie and Bobbie
D. Thompson
February 23, 2010
To The Family Of:
Dr.Timothy Robert Bridges
My deepest condolences and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God comfort you now, and in the days to come.
ABBAS MOHAMMED
February 23, 2010
My condolences to Donna and Chrysallis. I am so sad, difficult to imagin that tim is passed away, remembering Gainesville good days and the faith.honesty. loyality and caring of Tim to his family and friends. Friendship of tim is precious thing.
valerie thompson
February 22, 2010
To the Bridges Family, May each of you find comfort in knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34;18) He has promised to soon "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25;8) Take care,
Pat Palmer
February 22, 2010
My condolences to the family, and especially to Charles and Sue on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
February 22, 2010
I can honestly say, we are so blessed to have met Tim and his family. We will miss him so.
Jane & Sandy
The Cleaner's at Indian Land
Deb Brown
February 22, 2010
Our family will miss Tim very much. We have been so blessed to know him as our friend. We will not forget his wisdom, kindness and integrity in the Lord.
February 22, 2010
I was so sad to hear about the loss of my school friend Tim. I will keep Donna and Chrysalis in my prayers. May God be with you. Linda Chamberlain Migioia (Summerville, South Carolina)
Gina Bassford
February 22, 2010
Tim was one of the finest men that my family and I have been blessed to know. He had a kind, gentle spirit and always put others before himself. He focused on excellence in all areas of his life, and that excellence will live on in the legacy of goodness that he has passed on to his family, particularly to his precious Chrysalis. He loved Donna and Chrysalis with his whole heart--and he had a tremendous heart. The world is a better place because Tim was in it.
Bobby Hollifield
February 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families. Bobby & Julie Hollifield
February 21, 2010
Condolences to all the family, especially Donna, Chrysalis, Ann, Charles and Patti. I pray for you all. Cousin Carol Bridges Terry
Donna Stevenson
February 20, 2010
While I only spoke with Tim over the phone, it was obvious he was a man of the Lord. You could hear kindness and sincerity in his voice. My heart goes out to you Donna, and your daughter. I know you will miss him deeply and I will continue to pray for your family.
With Christian Love,
Donna Stevenson
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