Rex Frederick Bridges
February 3, 1934 ~ July 4, 2013
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Rex Frederick Bridges, 79, of Asbury Rd., Candler, died Thursday, July 4, 2013, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late Walter and Juanita Gillespie Bridges. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eva Mae Bridges.
Mr. Bridges retired from BASF after thirty-two and a half years of service. He was a member of Western Chapel United Methodist Church.
A devoted father and grandfather, Mr. Bridges is survived by a daughter, Becky Roberts and husband Dean; son, Roger Bridges and wife Susie; grandchildren, Austin, Madison, and Camron; sisters Pauline Campbell and Geraldine Meadows; brother Reeves Bridges; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Eugene and Iva Sharpe.
Graveside services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday at Pisgah View Memorial Park, with the Revs. Ed Worley and Fred Sibley officiating.
His family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
Our gratitude is unending for the love and care given to our father during his hospital stays. In particular we wish to thank: the 6th floor nurses at Memorial Campus, 7th and 9th floor nurses at St. Joseph's Campus, the entire CarePartners staff, all of our friends and family, and to all his girls at Becky's Florist - Sandra, Gwen, Sharon, Linda B. and Linda W. - thank you for adding so much joy to his day.
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Becky, Dean, Austin, Madison and Camron,
Please know that each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We all thought so much of Rex, his kind way, his positive outlook and his never ending support of all of us on the field of play. Everyone loved Rex, and, he touched many of us in such a positive way. Thanks for sharing Rex with our family, we all will miss him!
Rusty, Melinda, Lukas, Joshua and Madison
Dear Becky and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May God’s love and strength be with you in the coming days. I know you have wonderful memories of being able to work side by side with your Dad, those will always be memories to cherish. God’s blessings to you all.
Becky and family
I am so sorry for the loss of rex, he was always a joy to speak with when he came by to pick up your orders. may god bless you and all of your family during this difficult time.
Doug Caldwell
Your friend at Coward Wholesale
Becky,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. May God bring each of you comfort and peace as only He can.
Love,
Clyde and Sandy Ledford
Becky and family-
I’m saddened to hear this news. Mr. Bridges was always a joy to be around. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks. May God give you the strength and peace that only He can provide.
Scott
Dear Becky, Dean, Austin, Madison, and Camron,
I have lost my ‘baseball and basketball friend’, Rex, but I know he is in a better place now. We became acquainted as a result of attending Camron’s many games. What a sweet and kind person; he commented many times about his love for the Roberts family. And, Brenda and I could tell he had a very special relationship with you, Becky. He enjoyed delivering flowers from your Shop. Brenda and I noticed your absolutely stunning floral, ribboned arrangements for ‘Daddy’ and ‘Grandpaw’. Rex also said he attended Austin’s ballgames, and Madison’s tennis matches. Dean and Becky, you have raised wonderful children. Rex and the Roberts family are truly gifts from God.
We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a sweet, precious man. You will be in our prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a sweet, precious man. You will be in our prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a sweet, precious man. You will be in our prayers.
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Becky and Family,
Your dad was an exceptional man and very loved by many people. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love to all.
I worked with Rex many years at BASF. He was an outstanding mechanic, always helpful to make our machines run better. I’m privileged to have known him.
Dear Bridges Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Please accept our families condolences.The bible makes this comorting promise: ‘Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those crushed in spirit he saves.’ Psalm 34:18
Becky,
May God hold you so close during this time that you can feel his breath. Cherish the memories of your wonderful dad. He was special!