Bobby Gene Bridges

Bobby Gene Bridges, 86, of Kings Mountain, former owner and operator of The Printin' Press, Inc., went home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2023, surrounded by his wife and four daughters.

Bobby was born April 11, 1936, in Kings Mountain, son of the late Jake Hord Bridges and Ethel Mullinax Bridges.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Juanita Swindell and her husband Bill Swindell.

He was a charter member of Carson Memorial Baptist Church where he attended since the beginning of the church in 1952.

He graduated from Ashley High School before attending Kings College.

Before graduating from Kings College, Bobby enlisted in the US Air Force. During his last years in the Air Force, he served as Staff Sergeant Chaplain Assistant.

Upon honorable discharge from the Air Force, Bobby obtained his business degree from Gaston College and Belmont Abbey while working for Akers Motor Lines.

In the years after his retirement as owner and operator of The Printin' Press, Inc., Bobby enjoyed many hobbies including hunting, fishing, bowling; working with his rabbits, chickens, and pigs; gardening, and going to estate auctions.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 63 years, Brenda Terry Bridges; daughters, Sharon Land (James), Charlotte Burks (Dwayne), Ellen "Dawn" Schneider (Carlton), and Bobbie Christina "Tina" Negus (Mike); grandchildren, Jeremy Land (Taylor), Meredith Land, Steven Land, Walter Burks (Heather), Kelsey Blake, Victoria Brown (Rex), Bobby Burks, John Schneider (Whitney), Jason Schneider (Amber), Joseph Schneider, Jennifer Setzer (Robert), Jessica Schneider, Julie Schneider, Michael Negus Jr. (Kristen), Patricia Smart (Forrest), Nicole Negus; 14 great-grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews; and brother, Eddie Bridges (June).

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 5, at Carson Memorial Baptist Church, 262 Sparrow Springs Rd, Kings Mountain.

The service will be officiated by Pastor Chris Wilson, Rev. James Land, and Rev. Dwayne Burks.

The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in Westview Gardens, Bessemer City.

Military honors will be provided by the United States Air Force and the Gaston County Honor Guard.

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com

Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052.