David Lee Bridgman

David Lee Bridgman obituary

David Lee Bridgman

David Bridgman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers - Opelika on Jan. 14, 2026.
David Lee Bridgman
June 25, 1954 – January 13, 2026

David Lee Bridgman was born June 25, 1954 and passed away peacefully in his home on January 13, 2026.

David was a retired veteran and enjoyed working on vehicles. He also loved his family and fur babies.

David Bridgman is survived his brother, Kenneth (Kenny) Bridgman; sister-in-law Bettye Browning; his brother-in-law, James(Carol) Wells; his children, Richard(Rhonda)Eakin, Kevin(Edna) Eakin ,Tonya(Edward) Williams; his grandchildren, Kristin(Adam) Fuller, Ashley(Ion ) Cox, Dana(Justin)King , Christopher(Nicole) Williams,Cassandra Eakin,Jon Eakin,Kevin Eakin Jr ,Robin(Thomas)Silvers, Matthew(Autumn) Eakin; 14 great grand children; and multiple nieces and nephews.

David is preceded in death by his wife, CarolAnn Eakin Bridgman and his beloved mother and father.

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