Bobby Dale Bridges
Bobby Dale Bridges
Funeral services for Bobby Dale Bridges, 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Bridges passed away 2:52 a.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at his home.
He was born May 15, 1939, at Viola, Arkansas, to Drew and Alpha Cooper Bridges. Bobby grew up in Viola, Arkansas, later moving to West Plains. He served his community in many ways through his years. He was always willing to help anyone in any way that he could. He served his country for ten years serving on the Selective Service Board. Mr. Bridges owned and operated an auto parts store for a number of years and was a building inspector for the City of West Plains and in 1990 started his own inspection business that he continued doing until his health prevented it. He endured health problems throughout his life, with his first heart attack at the age of thirty-three and several other serious issues, but did not let that stop him from enjoying his life to the fullest. Bobby stated: “God got me through along with my wife, who stood by my side through all of the health issues, God bless her” Bobby loved spending time with his family. On May 13, 1982, he was married at West Plains to Marge Martin. Together, they enjoyed camping, boating, singing gospel music and being active in church. Bobby also enjoyed racing cars, softball and spending time with his children, his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Bridges was a member of Calvary General Baptist Church. “When I am gone, look for me in Heaven”
He is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Marge Bridges; four children, Vickie Hancock and Shelly Upton and husband, Kirt, (from a previous marriage) and Cindy Atwell and husband, Walter and Kelly Lawing; nine grandchildren, Allison, Ashton, Logan, Jensen, Tasha, Jacob, Whitney, Meagan and Michaela; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents and all eleven siblings preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mt. Calm Cemetery, Moody, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Calm Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
January 28, 2020 @ 6:44 pm
Marge, Shelly, Curt, and the Bridges Family,
We want to express our deepest sympathy to all of you upon the passing of Bobby. We will miss him smiling and waving going by our house in the neighborhood. All of you are in our daily prayers/thoughts. May God comfort, encourage, and comfort all of you during this difficult time. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Tim, Amber(Cozort), and Corby Redburn
Bonnie Setliff
January 30, 2020 @ 8:30 am
Bobby was my neighbor and a very good one. RIP BOBBY
Debbie Hatley
January 29, 2020 @ 8:28 am
We love you Marge and will miss Bobby very much. He was such a bright light with his humor and jokes. I always had to smile when I would hear him greet me as “Debsy”. He will be missed by many from the big hole he leaves. Our prayers are with you and please know that we are only a phone call away if you need anything.
Kathy & Guy Hollingshad
January 29, 2020 @ 11:47 am
We will sincerely miss camping at Henderson with you and Bobby is I so nice to pull and and see your vehicles there may God get you through this will be praying for you
Kathy & Guy Hollingshad
Kathy Beaty
January 29, 2020 @ 3:26 pm
So sorry for your loss.
Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy {Bray} Beaty
Joyetta Booker
January 30, 2020 @ 9:41 am
Bobby was such a joyful person and a always a pleasure to be around. He always had a joke to tell and his smile and laugh would brighten whatever room he entered. We love you and your family so much, you have been a part of our family for many years and we celebrate Bobby’s life with you and will feel the void it leaves too. You will be in our continued prayers in the times ahead.
Debbie Wahlen
January 30, 2020 @ 12:57 pm
Vickie, Shelly and family, My deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad. We have so many wonderful childhood memories, your dad was a lot of fun. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Teresa Eldringhoff Romans
January 30, 2020 @ 10:12 pm
Bobby’s family – my heart aches for you all but I rejoice as I know that Bobby is with the Lord. Bobby was always so good to me and my family and he will never be forgotten. May the good Lord give you peace and comfort at this time. God bless.
Opal Alsup
January 31, 2020 @ 9:54 am
Marge and family.sorry to hear about Bobby.he will be missed.always laughing and happy.
Patricia Gail Brudges
January 31, 2020 @ 10:07 am
Marge and family
Bobby was a wonderful man
May God be with you in this time of great
Gail Bridges
Angela Johnson
January 31, 2020 @ 7:09 pm
Prayers for the family, Bobby was a great guy and he will be truly missed.
Linda F. Grant
February 6, 2020 @ 10:30 am
Because of Bobby I have my background music on CD’s and a CD of me singing several songs. Sometimes I couldn’t do myself. He was alway so friendly and loved to sing. Never said no when ask to sing a special. He will be missed. God bless you Marge.