William ‘Bill’ Clyde Bridgers age 77 of Ahoskie died Friday December 2, 2011 at UHS Inpatient Hospice in Greenville. He was born September 13, 1934 in Northampton Co. to the late Simon Bridgers and Emma Cox Bridgers.
Mr. Bridgers was retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation as an Inspector, a veteran of the United States Air Force, a lifetime member of the Ahoskie United Methodist Church where he served in various positions including being an Usher, and as a volunteer with Roanoke Chowan Hospital and the Ahoskie Food Pantry.
Mr. Bridgers is survived by his loving wife Ann Willig Bridgers, a son Danny Bridgers and his wife Mysha of Cape Coral, FL, a daughter Liz Derby and her husband Guy of Charlotte, grandchildren; Erika Derby, Evan Derby and his wife Cassie all of Charlotte, Nicholas Bridgers and his wife Mamie of Japan and Kristen Bridgers of Greenville, great grandchildren; Taylor and Christian Derby and sister-in-laws; Elisabeth Willig and Theresa Sinsig both of Germany.
A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 2:30 PM at Ahoskie United Methodist Church. Rev Lee Edwards will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
Memorials may be made to the Ahoskie United Methodist Church, 212 West Church St., Ahoskie, NC 27910 or to the University Health Systems Inpatient Hospice, P.O. Box 8489, Greenville, NC 27835.
Online condolences may be made to www.garrettjonesfh.com
Garrett-Jones Funeral Home in Ahoskie is serving the Bridgers family.
We were very honored to have “Mr. B’ as our neighbor for 22 years. He was the best at everything he did (husband, dad, grandfather, landscaper and friend). He was a great role model and will surely be missed. I can hear that great chuckle of his when I recall our many conversations over the fence. God has gained an angel and I know Mr. B is waiting for us to meet again in heaven.
Love,
Dwight & Teresa