Charles Edward Bridges

Charles Edward Bridges was born July 7, 1940, in Red Bay, Ala., to Bilbo and Rosie Robertson Bridges. He passed away July 12, 2023, at his home in Caraway at the age of 83.

Mr. Bridges was retired from American Greetings and was a member of Nodena Baptist Church in Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley Bridges; his beloved companion, Cookie; one daughter, Sally Bridges; three brothers, Ralph Bridges, Jimmy Lee Bridges and Eddie Bridges; and his sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Roy Hunt.

He is survived by two daughters, Saneita (Jeff) Rea of Caraway and Regina (Al) Lunsford of Black Oak; two sons, Jeff Bridges and Jackie Bridges of Wilson; one sister, Diane Hamilton of Tennessee; nine grandchildren, Chaney (Bradley) Tucker, Darrin (Michael) Brown, Landen Lunsford, Allie Lunsford, Lathe Lunsford, Laci Lunsford, Brad (Courtney) Lunsford, Cody (Robin) Rea and Dustan Rea, and 18 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 15, from 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola. The funeral service will be Sunday, July 16, at 2 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola. Burial will be at Mississippi County Memorial Gardens in Osceola with Bro. Al Lunsford officiating. Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola will be in charge of the arrangements.