Thursday, November 1, 2012 8:43 am

James E. “Guinea” Bridges, age 65, of Forest City, NC, passed away October 23, 2012.

James was born December 9, 1946 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Vernon Bridges and Vernie Dycus Bridges. He worked in the auto sales industry as a transporter for many years.  He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Geraldine Bridges, Corine Ellington, Edene Towery, Joyce Greene, Darlene Crowe and one brother, Johnny Steve Bridges.

Survivors include his daughter, Melissa Owens Gilsoul of Charleston, SC; one grandson, Caleb Owens of Charleston; one brother, William Bridges and wife, Joyce of Shelby and one sister in-law, June Bridges of Rock Hill, SC.

Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Bob Philbeck officiating.  Interment followed in Walls Baptist Church Cemetery.  

Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the family of Mr. Bridges.