Tommy Gene Bridges died at his home in Six Mile, S.C. on April 19, 2012. Tommy is the son of the late Lawrence Shirley Bridges and Annie Kathleen Jacobs Bridges. He was born at Fort Bragg, N.C. on March 8, 1938. He graduated from Dreher High School and attended the University of S.C. He wasContinue Reading
Tommy Gene Bridges died at his home in Six Mile, S.C. on April 19, 2012. Tommy is the son of the late Lawrence Shirley Bridges and Annie Kathleen Jacobs Bridges. He was born at Fort Bragg, N.C. on March 8, 1938. He graduated from Dreher High School and attended the University of S.C. He was employed by Columbia Distributors and later Palmetto Lawn and Leisure.
Tommy is survived by his beloved wife Ann Daniel Bridges and son Tommy Gene “Chip” Bridges, Jr. of Six Mile; a brother, Jimmie R. Bridges and his wife Marie of Lexington; faithful pet “Sweetie Pie”; adopted son Jaime Cuellar of El Salvador and Columbia, S.C.
During his younger years Tommy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. After marriage he was a loved member of Wesley Memorial UMC in Columbia, S.C. and later moved to Lexington, S.C. where he was a vital part of the church family of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Tommy could repair small engines, build homes for Habitat for Humanity and upon retirement helped his family and friends with anything and everything they needed. He had a very deep love for his wife, Ann of 53 years. He served his country as part of the National Guard at McIntyre AFB. His unit spent time at Moron Air Base, Spain during the Berlin Crisis I 1961. Tommy will be greatly missed by the many lives he touched.
A special thanks to Dr. Steven Madden and his Research Coordinator Carolyn Brown for their care and support; to Medi Home Hospice, Seneca; and special friend Becky McMakin.
A memorial service will be held at University Lutheran Church 111 Sloan Street, Clemson, S.C. at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, 2012, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. An additional service will be held 4:00 PM on Friday, April 27, 2012 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lexington, S.C. where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Pickens County Habitat for Humanity, P.O.B. 330, Pickens, S.C. 29671 or Medi Home Hospice, 203 Central Park Lane, Suite A, Seneca, S.C. 29678.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary and Cremation Services are handling arrangements.
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