James Anthony Bridges

James Anthony Bridges, age 81, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on November 24, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1943, in Columbus, Georgia, a son of Russell and Helen Bridges. 

He is preceded by; wife, Mary Bridges (2005); granddaughter, Danielle Swain (2018) He leaves behind to cherish his memory; children, Billy Jo Papp (Sean), Melissa Long (Jeff), Carole Inman (Jon), Michael Anthony Bridges, Diana Schleuter, Jolene Pate, Amber Bozman, seventeen grandchildren; including Brooke, Zach, Josh, Courtney, Kelli and Katie, Anthony and Rosie, and dozens of great grandchildren. 

A Memorial Service is scheduled on December 7, 2024 at Countryside Funeral Home at 1:00 P.M. Countryside Funeral Home has been entrusted with the cremation arrangements.