Mr. Leo Edward Bridges, age 81, of Gaylesville, AL, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Bridges was born May 23, 1941, in Jamestown, AL, son of the late Lewis Millard and Gladys Miller Bridges.  He was a member of and deacon at Chesterfield Baptist Church.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed for 30 years with Chattanooga Glass and had worked at Best Manufacturing.  Mr. Bridges took over his family's farm and maintained it until the time of his death.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Bridges was preceded in death by a brother, Chester Bridges; and a sister, Cora Mae Cavin.

Survivors include his wife, Bernice Wright Bridges; a son, Michael (Chasity) Bridges; a sister, Glenda Hudson; grandchildren, Addie Bridges and Lane Bridges; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Friday, February 17, 2023, at Chesterfield Baptist Church with Rev. Jim VanPelt and Rev. Steve Bishop officiating.  Interment will follow in AMI Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Lane Bridges, Chester Bridges, John Bridges, Keith Lutz, Donnie Hudson, Joe Wright, and Mikie Jones.

Mr. Bridges will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Thursday.  He will also be in state at Chesterfield Baptist Church from 1:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) until the hour of service on Friday.