William Frank Bridges Sr.

Mr. William “Bill” Frank Bridges, Sr., age 85, of Douglasville, GA passed away Friday, December 2, 2016. He was born December 5, 1930 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Bridges was of the Baptist faith and a member of the American Legion. He served in the United States Marine Corps and retired from the United States Postal Inspection Service. Bill was also a member of N.A.R.F.E. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family as he was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Tempest Bridges as well as his brother, Charles Bridges.

Surviving him is his wife of 60 years and love of his life, Yvonne Bridges; son William “Billy” (Candi) F. Bridges, Jr. of Carrollton; daughters Brenda Dianne (Dennis) Westberry of Waycross and Pamela “Pam” (Harry) Elaine Hyaduck of Jonesboro; sisters Lillian Gulley and Mary Hendrix; grandchildren Harry (Monica) Hyaduck Jr., Amanda (Josh) Nix, Adam (Danyelle) Westberry, Ashley (Richard) Booth, Josh Hyaduck, Jessica Hyaduck, Allison (Josh) Harrell, Rylan Bridges and Carishley Bridges; eleven great-grandchildren and numerous other family members.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 1 until 2 o’clock pm. A funeral service will follow at 2 o’clock pm in the Rosehaven Chapel with Josh Nix officiating. Music will be by Josh and Amanda Nix. Serving as pallbearers will be Harry Hyaduck, Jr., Adam Westberry, Richard Booth, Donald Needham, Josh Harrell and Bud Ellis. Mausoleum entombment will take place in the Rosehaven Cemetery.

Those who wish to express condolences or share a special memory may do so online at www.whitleygarner.com