Edgar-Bridges-Obituary

Edgar Bridges Sr.

Monticello, Mississippi

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Mr. Edgar Bridges, Sr., 94, a native of Monticello, Mississippi died Monday, September 7, 2009, at Central Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS. Mr. Bridges was the husband of the late Mrs. Willie Mae Newman Bridges. He was a member of New Life Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, Monticello,...

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May there always be peace in knowing that God's loving hands can offer comfort like no other...May God's comfort be all you need to celebrate and cherish the life of your loved one.

In Peace, always
Earnestine Norwood
Presbytery of Chicago

My name is Nicholas Bridges, son of the late Thad S. Bridges, Sr., who was the son of the late Edgar Bridges, Sr. On behalf of Thad S. Bridges, Sr.'s family(Betty, Thad Jr., Nicholas, Candice, Michael, Darius, Jamerica,Nikirah, Thad III, Cameron, Tyra, DeLacy, and Tara), I would like to say that Papa(Edgar Sr.) was a great inspiration to us all. It brings me great joy to say that Papa not only had personal relationships with his children, but he also had great relationships with each and...

My family send our prayer in the death of friend, support and mentor in the work of the masonic order and the NAACP. He will be greatly missed.

Prayers to the family
David Rogers and Family
1869 Rogers Road
Starkville, MS 39759

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

May your many memories bring comfort to you today and forever.

Our prayers are with your family at this time. We celebrate with you the joy of knowing that Jesus has welcomed to His rest another one of his beloved children.
James & Linda Wells Jones
Corinth, MS

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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

Grand Master Bridges was a class act. He was such an inspirational role model. His humble, Christian life is a shining example for anyone who knew him. He never boasted of his impressive titles which gained him national prominence. He quitely went about his work of trying to make the world a better place in a very down home style.