Elijah Wind Bridges, 27, of Seligman, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022. He was born November 28, 1994, in Fayetteville, to Robert Michael Bridges and Merry Lea Butler Bridges. Eli was preceded by a sister, Ima Bridges and by his grandparents, George Butler and Phil and Velma Holzkamper. Elijah, a graduate of Southwest High School in Washburn, Missouri, was an extremely accomplished Trapshooter. At 15, Elijah won the Missouri State Doubles Championship, the youngest to have won that title. He traveled around the country and won many titles. He was on the Missouri State Team and an All-American for several years. Eli, who also enjoyed fishing and golfing, was an avid Razorback fan in all sports. Elijah enjoyed his career working with fiber optics and high voltage lines, but he loved the time he shared with his family! Survivors include his parents; 3 sisters, Lindsay Oleson Roberts (Mark), Chelsea Bridges, and Jennifer Groll; 2 brothers, Zach and Mason Bridges; grandmother, Ruth Butler; nieces and nephews, Patrick Willis, London Roberts, Creedence Bridges, Jadeh and Joe Roberts, Damion Newell, Alexyss and Josh Gutierrez; numerous extended family members, work associates, and dear friends. Visitation will be at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers, from 5-7:00pm, Monday, April 18, 2022, and his Funeral will begin at 1:00pm, Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Interment will follow in Benton County Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. www.RollinsFuneral.com
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