Leon Bridges
1930 - 2015
Leon Bridges
1930 - 2015
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BORN
1930
DIED
2015
Leon Bridges Obituary
Mr. Bridges was born August 10, 1930, in Jasper, Texas, and was a former resident of San Augustine County, Texas. He had lived in Nacogdoches, Texas, for a number of years. He retired as director of food services at Nacogdoches Medical Center with 17 years of service. Among his specialties was fresh baked rolls, rightfully earning him the nickname "Roll Man."
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Bridges was a life member of Nacogdoches VFW Post #3893.
His survivors include his wife of over 50 years, Wanda "WD" Bridges; a son, Rick Bridges and wife Vanessa of Tucson, Arizona; daughters, Cyndy Bridges Burdette of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Veta Miller and husband Stephen of Port Washington, Wisconsin; sisters, Pat LeBlanc of Vidor, Texas, Catherine Bridges of Lamarque, Texas, Sherry Kidder of Nederland, Texas, and Dorothy Anderson of Vidor, Texas; a brother, Joseph Bridges of Vidor, Texas; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Clarence Bridges Sr. and Ethel Jewel Parker Bridges; a daughter, Rita York; brothers, Leecoy Bridges, Carl Bridges, Clifton Bridges, and Leonard Bridges; sisters, Mildred Goodman, Betty Stephens, and Shirley Jean Bridges; and a great-granddaughter, Allie Verre' Froehlich.
Services are set for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Cason Monk-Metcalf's Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas, with Rev. Brian Tyre officiating. Interment will follow at Sowell Cemetery in the Norwood Community of San Augustine County, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2015, at Cason Monk-Metcalf.
Pallbearers will be Eddie McCarty Jr., Joseph Froehlich, Jeffery Burdette, Layne LeBlanc, Devan Houser, Andre' Castille, Carl A. Bridges, and William Castille.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches, Texas.
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Stacey Leonard-Vincent
September 12, 2015
I grew up at Medical Center and Mr. Leon was always so sweet to me! And of course those rolls! I am so sorry for your loss.
Karen Miller
September 9, 2015
May thoughts of the happy moments you shared with him fill you and comfort you at this time. Sending my love
Anna Maria Anderson
September 9, 2015
Distance can keep family apart, love from the heart keeps family near each other. I did not have to see you to love you or to know you loved me. I did not get to see you very much, the times I did were always special and I knew you loved us all.
Your Niece,
September 8, 2015
Love for my grandpa with all my heart..love your "baby"grandaughter..you are the best grandpa anyone could ever ask for!
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Catherine Bridges
September 7, 2015
I know you are in a better place no more pain. I know I will see you again.I know you will always be with me. Thank you for loving me and being my brother. I hope I made you proud of me.I love you so much.
September 7, 2015
May you find comfort from God
September 7, 2015
So Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you 1Cor 1;3,4
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