James Bridges, 87

James Bridges, 87, of Ellenboro, died Friday, September 25, 2026.

He was the son of the late Clain and Luna Padgett Bridges. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Morris Bridges, Jerry Bridges, and Sam Bridges. He was a longtime member of Walls Baptist Church, where he had served as a Deacon. James was a Shriner and a Mason. 

He is survived by his wife Yvonne Bridges; his sons, Eric Bridges and his wife Lori, of Cornelius, and Heath Bridges and his wife Cindy, of Ellenboro; his grandchildren, Tyler Yount, Colton Bridges, Tyler Bridges, Garrett Bridges, and Kennedy Yount. 

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Walls Baptist Church. The Rev. Jerry Causby will officiate.

The Visitation will be from 12:00 pm until 1:45 pm Thursday at the church prior to the service. 

Memorials may be made to Walls Baptist Church, 749 Walls Church Road, Bostic, NC 28018 or Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.