Obituaries:  Edward Curtis Bridges, Sabine, Vernon Parish       B-632
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 11, 1996
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net


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Edward Curtis Bridges

  Funeral services for Edward Curtis Bridges, 85, of Many, were
held Saturday, Dec. 7, 1996, at 2 p.m., at Bible Missionary
Baptist Church in Hornbeck. Officiating was Rev. Ernest Lord,
Rev. Donnie Masters, Rev. L. R. Chance, and Rev. Larry Deloach.
Interment was at Beckom Cemetery, under the direction of Warren
Meadows Funeral Home.

  Mr. Bridges died Thursday, Dec. 5, at his residence. He was a
longtime resident of Hornbeck, before moving to Many, where he
resided with his son. Mr. Bridges was a member of the Bible
Missionary Baptist Church of Hornbeck, where he served as Deacon
and Treasurer for many years. He was known by his friends and
loved ones, for his love of God, Jesus his Savior, and his
church. He was overheard many, many times talking to God about
his church, his family, and his friends. Along with being a
wonderful father to his son, he was his best friend, and his
buddy.

  The family would like to express a special thank you to
Samaritan Care Hospice of Louisiana, and two nurses, Kathy
Alford, and Debbie Lagrange.

  Mr. Bridges was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Koonce
Bridges.

  He is survived by one son, John Edward Bridges and wife Fay
Bridges of Many; two granddaughters, Jennifer Bridges, and Renee
Bridges Terrell, both of Many; three great grandchildren, Ashley,
and Matthew Lovelady, and Jacob Terrell, all of Many.