Michael W Bridgewater

Michael W Bridgewater obituary

Michael W Bridgewater

Michael Bridgewater Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Michael W. Bridgewater, 57, Nelsonville, passed away Thursday June 5, 2025, at Ohio Health O'Bleness
Hospital E.R. Athens, Ohio.
Born August 21, 1967, in Athens, the son of Glen Bridgewater of Florida and the late Sheila L. Bridgewater.
He was a construction worker.
He is survived by his wife Carol M. Hicks Bridgewater, children Jess Gates, Cory (Carrie) Gates,
Stepchildren Beth Smith, Megan Smith, James Wolford, and Suzanna Wolford; a brother
Chris Bishop; grandchildren Gage Michael Gates, Kaitlyn McCune, Michael Simms, Aden Joseph MuCune;
and several great-grandchildren and cousins.
In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by daughter Angel Smith, and a sister
Christina Bridgewater.
A Family Gathering will be held Thursday 2-4 P.M. at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home.

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