Jerry Franklin Bridges

Jerry Franklin Bridges, son of the late Melvin Bridges and Hazel Patton Bridges, was born on Saturday, December 11, 1954, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, Missouri at the age of 71 years 8 months 6 days

Jerry had been employed in the maintenance department of Emerson Electric in Kennett.  After the plant closure he worked in maintenance at Twin Rivers Medical Center in Kennett until it's closure.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.  Although, he enjoyed being with family and friends, he loved motorcycles too.  He could ride for hours and never get tired of it. 

His survivors include his wife, Peggy Willie Bridges of their home in Kennett, Missouri; his son, Daniel Bridges & wife, Jessica of Kennett, Missouri; his daughter, Sherey Kay Bridges of Kennett, Missouri; his grandchildren, Alex Bridges of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Ashlyn Bridges of Kennett, Missouri, Allison Bridges of Kennett, Missouri, Hayden Bridges of Dyersburg, TN; his great-granddaughter, Hazel Drew Hourd; his brother, Randy Bridges of Wappapello, Missouri; his sisters, Carolyn Kimbler of Breckenridge, Texas, Glenda Johnson & husband, James of Kennett, Missouri, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Darrell Bridges.

Graveside service will be held on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett.

Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.