Elvin Richardson Bridges

Elvin Richardson Bridges obituary

Elvin Richardson Bridges

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Elvin Bridges Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clary Funeral Home - Alton on Oct. 13, 2025.

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Elvin Richardson Bridges, age 99 of Alton, MO was born October 18, 1925 and passed away October 13, 2025.
Elvin was united in marriage to Pauline Sisco on June 30, 1946.
Survivors include; four sons, Richard Bridges and Lena, Kenneth Bridges and Gloria, Dennis Bridges and Carol Reynolds, Larry Bridges and Cindy, grandchildren, Samantha Enlow and Tim, Victor Bridges and Stephanie, Jeff Bridges and Melissa, Bryan Bridges, Joey Bridges and Brooke, April Swain and Jamey, Greg Bridges and Tracy, Joe Bridges and Carrie, Bradley Bridges and Tava, Jason Bridges and Monica, Lacey Bridges, Patrick Holtmann, Rachel Bridges, numerous greatgrandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Joseph and Sarah Davis Bridges, son Gary Bridges and Janet, brother William Bridges, sister Lois Case, two half-brothers Claude Bryanmt and Floyd Dunnigan.
Services will be 1:00 pm Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Clary Funeral Home, Alton, MO. with Bro. Forrest Farmer officiating, interment in the Bailey Cemetery. Visitation will be at Noon Friday until service time. Pallbearers will be Victor Bridges, Tim Enlow, Jeff Bridges, Bryan Bridges, Joey Bridges, Greg Bridges, Joe Bridges, Bradley Bridges, Jason Bridges and Patrick Holtmann

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Upcoming Events

Oct

17

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Clary Funeral Home

Alton, MO

Send Flowers

Oct

17

Funeral

1:00 p.m.

Clary Funeral Home

Alton, MO

Send Flowers

Oct

17

Burial

Bailey Cemetery

Alton, MO

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Clary Funeral Home - Alton