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Luther Bridges Jr.

April 3rd, 1932 - March 1st, 2008

Luther's Obituary

Luther James Bridges Jr., 75 of South Haven died Saturday, March 1 at South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

He was born April 3, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee to Luther James and Jimmie Lee (Brown) Bridges Sr. Luther worked as a piano maker for many years at Everett Piano until he retired in 1986. Luther enjoyed cooking and was known for his peanut brittle. He was a member of the Masons. Luther loved to fish and travel.

He is preceded in death along with his parents by his sister, Margie Bridges.

He is survived by his daughters – Jimmie L. Bridges of Indianapolis, Indiana and Dorothy J. Bridges of South Haven, Michigan. Three step-daughters and five step-sons. Seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive.

Wake will be Friday, March 7 from 12:30 – 1:30 at the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 1:30 Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Terry officiating. Burial will take place at Covert Cemetery. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family’s online guest book at www.FilbrandtFFH.com.

The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home of South Haven 637-0333.


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