James Martin Bridges

James Martin Bridges Sr., 88, went home to be with the Lord, August 26, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 6, 1934, to the late James and Kathryn Hager Bridges, in Gastonia.

James loved to travel, cook, and paint. He also loved going fishing, John Deere tractors, and sitting on his front porch. He loved his family dearly and he will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Tate Bridges; his daughter, Kathy Bridges; and sister, Frances Wilson.

James is survived by his wife, Winona Vickery Bridges; his son, Marty Bridges, and wife Debbie; daughters, Dianne Fredell and husband Wayne, Lynn Drawdy and husband Sam; stepson, Randy Echols; brother, Vance Bridges and wife Frances; sister, Marie Neal; grandchildren, Steven Fredell and wife Nicole, Courtney McDaniel and husband Chad, Amy Floyd, Tyler Bridges and wife Courtney, David Fredell and wife Jennifer, Jeremy Bridges and wife Kristen; 8 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service, officiated by Pastor Larry Burns, will be held 3pm, Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Long Creek Presbyterian Church, 701 Long Creek Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC, 28054

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