James Bridges

James Larry Bridges, 82, of Cherryville, passed away at CaroMont Regional on November 30, 2022. He was born May 27, 1940, in Gaston County, to the late James Harry Bridges and Annie Wilson Bridges.

He is preceded in death by sister, Mary Fraley; brothers, Dean Bridges, Jerry Bridges; grandson Scottie Bridges.

Larry always said, “Wait a minute”, so he could enjoy gardening, sitting on his mountain porch, tinkering in his building or just piddlin. He loved his wife “Babe” and his entire family.

Left to cherish his memory is wife for 28 years, Karen Bess Bridges; children, James Larry Bridges, Jr. (Chris), Mary Ann Bridges, Jeff Bridges (Sarah), Catherine Michelle Taylor; stepdaughters, Tina Louise Witherspoon, Susan Annyce Hamilton, Lisa Marie Helms, sisters, Doris Mitchem (Leroy), Libby Wilson, Jane Emory; 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Sisk-Butler Funeral Home.

James’s memorial service will be held 4:00 PM on December 4, 2022, at Sisk-Butler Funeral Home with Rev.Tom Witherspoon officiating.

Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler.com.

Arrangements by Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City.