Obituary of Ralph Bridges

Ralph Bridges, 83, of Doniphan, Missouri, died Friday, October 5, 2012, at Benchmark Nursing Home in Greenville, Missouri. Mr. Bridges was born July 18, 1929, to the late William and Stella (Sisco) Bridges. He was a decorated veteran in the U.S. Army. He was a self-employed logger and was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed working in the woods. He married Edith White and she preceded him in death on June 19, 1979. Survivors include four daughters; Janie Fulton of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Libby Clark, of Piedmont, Missouri, Tammy Cannon and April McKnight, both of Doniphan; two sons, Tim Bridges and Dale Bridges, both of Doniphan; three sisters, Louise Switzer and Maxine Leonard, both of Doniphan, and Esther Giddens of Pacific, Missouri; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mr. Bridges was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Dean Bridges and Jerry Bridges, two brothers, Leamon and Norman Bridges, one sister, Eula Mae Gillespie, and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 11 AM till 1 PM Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. Graveside services will follow at 1 PM at the Pope Chapel Cemetery in Doniphan with Jack Ruble officiating. Burial will be in Pope Chapel Cemetery.