Percy V. Bridges

Percy V. "Pete" Bridges, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 23, 2007, surrounded by his loved ones and friends. Pete was born September 18, 1925.
He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Mary Jeanette, great-grandson, C.J. Jones, son-in- law, Russell Spivey, his parents Lonnie and Etta Bridges, his five brothers, Will, Jim, Robert "Foots", Samuel Arthur "Skinny" and Fred, four sisters, Irene, Myrtle, Doris and Dorcas "Polly".
He is survived by his faithful and loving wife, of 64 years, Wilma; three daughters, Lois Moore (George), Gloria Warrick (Keith) and Elaine Spivey; and three sons, Donald Bridges (Carolyn), Charles Bridges (Sophia) and Wayne (Lori), 14 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren.
Pete farmed for many years in Durham and Harnett Counties. He later worked as a builder in Wake County and moved to Rocky Mount in 1963 where he continued to build homes. During this time, he was saved and began to teach Sunday School. He was called and ordained into the ministry in 1973.
He was founder and builder of Bible Baptist Church in Rocky Mount and Bethany Baptist Church in Sharpsburg, where he pastored until his health began to decline in 1994. He continued to attend services every Sunday until he became ill in February of this year.
He was very talented musically. He sang and played both the mandolin and fiddle. He and his family traveled many miles spreading the gospel in his favorite style of music, bluegrass gospel.
His legacy is his love for his family, his church and friends. He was a good listener, generous and compassionate toward others.
The family expresses their love and thanks to the members of Bethany Baptist Church, Community Hospice and the many friends who gave their prayers and support during this time.
If Pete could speak to us, he would tell us that he loved us and that the most important thing in life is to live it having trust and faith in Jesus.
The family will receive friends tonight, Wednesday, April 25, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and at other times at the residence at 708 Batchelor Road in Sharpsburg.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2007 in the Rocky Mount Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel officiated by Rev. George Moore, Sr.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bethany Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1248, Sharpsburg, NC 27878.
Arrangements by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC.