Harold Lee Bridges' Obituary
Harold L. Bridges, age 88, went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 10, 2024 at his home in Hallsville, TX. He was born February 9, 1936 to Robert and Ola Mae Bridges in Joaquin, TX where he graduated from high school. He was married to Enola Sue Ramsey Bridges for 62 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge December 1958. He worked at Stroh’s Brewer in Longview, TX for 28 years until his retirement in 1971.
Harold was a country boy who enjoyed hunting and especially fishing alongside his sons and friends. He also loved tending the garden, nurturing his crops while enjoying the yield and sharing with family and friends.
Harold was a longtime resident of Hallsville, TX where he was a member of and attended with his wife at Mulberry Springs Baptist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife, Enola Sue Ramsey Bridges, daughter Katina Gibbs Yeargain and her husband Joe Yeargain, son Scotty Gibbs and his wife Christi Gibbs and son Robby Bridges and his wife Ronnelle Bridges. He had 6 grandchildren, Joey Yeargain, Brittany Yeargain Carpenter, Nathan Gibbs, Rustin Bridges and Rayven Bridges Allen. He also had 6 great grandchildren with another on the way. He loved being Papaw to all his family.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ola Mae Bridges and grandson Michael Gibbs.
Memorial services for Harold will be10:00 a.m. August 16, 2024 at Rader Funeral Home Chapel, Longview to be officiated by Dr. Danny Warbington with graveside service to follow at Rosewood Park Cemetery, Longview.
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