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George R. "Rocky" BRIDGERS Sr.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 10, 2009.

BRIDGERS, George R. Sr. "Rocky", 69, of Richmond, entered into eternal rest on November 9, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Warren Bridgers and Alice Lee Rockefeller; his first wife, Nancy Bridgers; and stepson, Bryan Rice. He is survived by his wife, Linda Bridgers; his children, Jackie Broaddus (Pat), George R. Bridgers Jr. (Paula), Chip Bridgers (Christina); stepson, David Rice; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild; sister, Alice Hatcher of Kinston, N.C.; and brothers, Buddy Bridgers of Mechanicsville and Eddie Bridgers of Moon, Va. He was a retired fire captain of 35 years for Henrico County. He was a member of the Masonic Babcock Lodge in Sandston. He was most devoted to his family, a devoted father, husband and good friend to all. Memorial services will be held on Friday, November 13, 2009, 11 a.m. at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Rte. 301 and Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, with visitation immediately following the service until 1:30 p.m. Interment private.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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December 7, 2009

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November 13, 2009

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November 13, 2009

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Frank Tucker

December 7, 2009

I just heard of Rocky's passing. Rocky and I started working togeather in 1964 he was my first Lt. at Engine Six.We shared at lot of learning experiences, He was always relaxed which made some situations much easier especially with a new Firefighter. He will be surely missed by his family and friends. My deepest condolences.

Tiny

November 13, 2009

Rocky was a great father, husband, brother, grandfather and friend. For many of us in the fire service he was the best Captain you could work for. I will always cherish the memories of working at Station 7.

God Has Called Me Home

Don’t weep for me my family
my friends and all I love,

For God has called me to come home
to his mansion up above.

Remember me with loving hearts
and a smile upon your face,

For now I dwell in heaven
surrounded by God’s grace.

It was so hard to say good bye
to step out of life’s race,

But I know that where I’m going
is by far a better place.

We live our lives the best we can
we lose and sometimes win,

But how we are remembered
is what matters in the end.

Please know how much I loved you all
and that I really cared,

And I’ll keep a lookout for you
when we meet again up there.

R.C. Dawson, Jr.

Steve Powell

November 13, 2009

To the family,

My sincere condolences. Rocky was a great guy that I just loved being around. Savor the memories.

Lynette & Clyde Metzger

November 12, 2009

Dear Jackie, Pat, and Family,
We're so sorry to hear of your loss. We have many good memories of Mr. Bridgers from the old neighborhood and church. Please know that we are thinking of you and remembering you in our thoughts and prayers.

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Richard Williams

November 12, 2009

Captain "Rocky", was a wonderful man and I'm a better person for knowing him;it was a joy and pleasure to work with and for him. From labor to reward.

Rich E. Williams
Lieutenant,Ret.

Wayne and Lynda Newcomb

November 12, 2009

To the Bridgers family,
Our condolences on the loss of your family member. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sarrow.

Shannon Melton

November 11, 2009

To my granddaddy- one of the bravest people I have been blessed to know. I am so grateful you & Mackenzie were able to meet in this lifetime. I will miss you always. Until we meet again, my "old great exualted one" XOXO your first grandchild

Shannon

November 11, 2009

To My Granddaddy--- one of the bravest most wonderful people I have been blessed to know. I love you so dearly & will miss you so much. I am so glad you and Mackenzie got to meet in this lifetime. Until we meet again my "old great exualted one" XOXO~ Your very first grandchild

Dana Morrell

November 11, 2009

I had the pleasure of working with Rocky several summers in Myrtle Beach. He was an amazing man with a huge heart. I always thought the world of Rocky and I will never forget him. God Bless his family.

Richmond Fire Dept Credit Union

November 11, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lisa Anderson Mason

November 10, 2009

Jackie, Chip, and George
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your Dad was a great Band chaperone all those years ago. He was also such a wonderful family friend. I keep you in my prayers!

Damon Riddell

November 10, 2009

Jackie and George and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Rocky was a neat guy with a fun personality. I enjoyed the times we played together and enjoyed both your mom and dad. Having recently lost my father just a few weeks ago I know the pain you are going though. You are in my prayers.

Howard "Hugo" Charity

November 10, 2009

To the Family:

Please accept my sincere condolences. God will look over you! Whenever I think Henrico Fire, I ALWAYS think Rocky Bridgers. I worked under Rockys leadership. He was very instrumental in my being promoted to Lieutenant. He was one of he most knowledgable and easy going officers that I ever worked for.

Amy Bridgers-Grenevicki

November 10, 2009

Linda, Jackie, George, and Chip,
I am so sorry that Lance, myself and the children can not attend the service. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. I will miss Uncle Rocky.
Love,
Amy

Jim and Ann Warren

November 10, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

John Hinant, Richmond Retired Firefighters Association

November 10, 2009

Eddie, George Jr. and family, I am sorry to learn of Rocky's passing. He was a good Father, Brother and firefighter and served well for the Division.

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

The sorrow of the faithful is not that of permanent loss, but the tender sense of sadness that comes in saying good-bye for now to someone we love.

May today's sorrow give way to the peace and comfort of God's love.

It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.

Nancy Denby

November 9, 2009

Eddie and Family ~
I was sorry to learn of your brother's death. May your wonderful memories of him enfold and comfort each of you in God's love.
FRB-R retiree - who you helped when I fell on the sidewalk,

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