Jimmy Bridges, age 68

Jimmy Bridges, age 68, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022.

Jimmy was born in Rutherford County on September 26, 1954 to the late Faye Hardin Hopper. In his younger years, he was a truck driver for Grindstaff's Furniture and then owned and operated Done Right Upholstery and Bridges Appliance and Repair. Most recently he worked as a maintenance technician for Harmony Hills. Jimmy was a member of the Masonic Lodge #381 in Forest City.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him, Fred and Lovie Hardin; his first wife of 37 years, Evon Bridges and stepfather, Joe Hopper.

Left to cherish fond memories are his wife of 12 years, Michele Bridges; sons, Josh Bridges (Kristy) of Harris and David Bridges (Teri) of Forest City; four grandchildren, one great-grandson and a sister Rhonda Bridges of Arkansas.

A memorial service was held December 31 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Shane Adkins officiating with Masonic Rites being accorded by the Forest City Masonic Lodge #381.

Memorial donations requested to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.