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Walter Bridgeforth Obituary

Walter Bridgeforth

Memphis, TN

Ret. Sgt. Walter Bridgeforth, 65, US Air force, transitioned to eternal life on October 27, 2017 in Kansas City, MO. Upon graduation from Melrose High School, Class of 1969, he enlisted and retired from USAF after serving more than 20 years. He relocated to Kansas City, MO, where he retired from United Parcel Service.

His survivors include: son, Brian Bridgeforth and daughter, Tia Bridgeforth of Kansas City, MO; sisters, Minnette Ford (Roosevelt), of St. Louis, MO. and Gloria Jones, of Arlington, VA; brothers, Daniel Bridgeforth (Gloria Dianne), Warner Robins, GA, Keith Bridgeforth (Linda), Memphis, TN; grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation is Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at M.J. Edwards and Son Funeral Home, 1165 Airways Blvd. Burial is Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 1:15 p.m., West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd., Memphis, TN. M.J. Edwards Funeral Home in charge, 901-327-9360

Published by The Commercial Appeal from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2017.
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Condolences to the Bridgeforth Family. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow. Praying for you Gloria.


Melrose Class of '65
Juretha Malone

Juretha Wheeler

November 8, 2017

My prayers are with the Bridgeforth Family.

Charlene Oakley Smith
Melrose c/o 1970

Charlene Oakley

November 7, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Katherine Griffin

November 7, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Mac & Beverly McGhee

November 7, 2017

Bonnie Rockamore

Ethel Richardson

November 6, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

M.J. Edwards Funeral Home Staff

November 7, 2017

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8

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

M.J. Edwards Funeral Home - Airways Blvd.

1165 Airways Blvd, Memphis, TN 38114

Nov

9

Burial

1:15 p.m.

West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery

4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd, Memphis, TN

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M.J. Edwards Funeral Home - Airways Blvd.

1165 Airways Blvd, Memphis, TN 38114

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