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Robert Bridger Obituary
Lt. Col. Robert Emmett Bridger, U.S. Army retired, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2019, at the age of 66.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma Blackmon Bridger.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela Shaw Bridger; his son, Kevin Bridger (Cory); his daughter, Jenna Bridger Alvey (Brett); his sisters, Joanne Grisham and Mary Makkonen (Timo); his brother, Tip Bridger; his father, James (Jimmy) Bridger; four grandchildren, Brady, Aaron, Abigail and Caroline; and nieces Katie Stockwell, Paige Grisham and Alex Makkonen.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 20, at First Baptist Church on Main Street in Bladenboro in the fellowship hall. There will be a graveside service at Pinecrest Cemetery in Bladenboro on Tuesday, May 21, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to First Baptist Church on Main Street in Bladenboro.
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Charlie Martin
November 6, 2019
OC21 North Carolina Military Academy. You will be dearly missed. Classmate Maj. Charlie A Martin (Ret)
May 27, 2019
I'd like to extend my condolences to the family and friends for the loss of your loved one Robert Emmett Bridger, may the words at John 11:17-25 soothe your hearts and give you comfort.
ID/JW
May 23, 2019
Deepest sympathy to the family in this time of your dear loss.May you find peace from family and friends.May you find comfort from the words of Isaiah 51:12I..I myself am the One comforting you
May 23, 2019
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you continue to feel
comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Psalms 119:76
Tricia
May 23, 2019
My deepest condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May your cherished memories created, brighten your days and help sustain you at this time. John 6:40 gives much comfort by looking forward to Jesus promise of seeing your love one again.
May 21, 2019
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear love. May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories you shared.
Wolf Reshef
May 20, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family. I worked for MAJ Bridger at JFHQ Raleigh, NC in the Safety Office as the Industrial Hygienist
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Wolf Reshef 1SG (US Army, ret).
May 20, 2019
May God give you Comfort during this time. Will miss our friend. The girls at Carolina Complete Rehab.
Rodney Woody
May 20, 2019
Thoughts & Prayers for the family. He was a true leader and had an impact on my life and military career.
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