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BORN
1945
DIED
2025
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2460 Highway 21 South
Rincon, Georgia
Allen Bridges Obituary
The Asheville, NC native was owner/operator of Allen's Body Shop for 32 years in Candler, NC. Allen was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Asheville. He loved his animals, gardening, yardwork, but especially loved being with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyle & Vista Bridges; and his siblings.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Hope Bridges; children, Lisa Gaddy (Robbie), Janet Buckner (Mike), Karen Case (George), Tammy White (Alan), Leslie Bridges, Allison Velasquesz, Kendra Bridges, Sabastian Bridges; grandchildren, Robbie, Ryan, Chase, Cecily, Jordan, Kamryn, Shelby, Sydney, Kenzie; sister, Joan Austin; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service will be held in North Carolina.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Compassus Hospice and Amedysis Hospice for their care during Allen's illness.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421.
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