Jardis Bridges was born July 15, 1933 in Peason Ridge, Louisiana to Andrew Lee Bridges, Sr. and Ethel (Cook) Bridges and entered into rest on July 3, 2020 in Shreveport. Funeral services for him were held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home with Brother Ron Sandifer and Brother Lee Dickson officiating; interment followed at Florien Cemetery.
JC was a member of the United States Air Force where he bravely and proudly served in the Korean War. He was also a member and deacon of Aimwell Baptist Church of Zwolle. He was also a Gideon member. In his past time, he loved hunting, fishing, and gardening.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lee Bridges, Sr.; brother, Benny Bridges; brother-in-law, AJ Spears; sister-in-law, Connie Bridges. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 67 years, Betty J. Bridges of Zwolle; sons, Wayne Bridges and wife, Stacy of Choudrant, Louisiana; Gary Bridges and wife, Christy of Zwolle; daughter, Judy Brossette and husband, Tim of Sulphur; sister, Miami Spears of Shreveport; brother, Andrew Bridges of Stonewall; sister-in-law, Gwen Bridges of Lake Charles. In addition, he leaves behind 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives.
Honoring him as pallbearers were Gary Paul Bridges, Ryan Brossette, Jeremy Brossette, Jerad Bridges, Winston Hodge, and Jason Saucier. His honorary pallbearers were Dennis Mc-Gaha, and Johnny McCall.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made in Mr. Bridges’ name to the Gideons to purchase bibles.
Condolences can be made online to the family at www.rose-neath.com.