Mr. William "Bill" Alfred Bridges, Sr., 84, of Magnolia, MS, passed from this life on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Bill was born in McComb, MS on May 10, 1937 and was the son of Linus Monroe Bridges, Sr. and Mary Lillian Prestridge Gay Bridges. He was a member of Nail Benders/Church Building Ministries INC, which was his passion. He traveled and worked with his team all over the United States and other countries helping build churches and ministries. His team said that he was a "Jack of all Trades" and that whatever they needed done, he could do it. He also loved the outdoors and working in his garden. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Harlan Gay; four sisters, Kathleen Harper, Janie Beane, Mary Ann Foreman, Nancy Lamb and one infant sister; two sons, William Alfred Bridges II and William Alfred "Tres" Bridges III.

He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Dean Bridges of Magnolia, MS; his first wife, Janice Glenda Metts Bridges of Magnolia, MS; two sons, Daniel John Bridges of Baton Rouge, LA and David Metts Bridges of Magnolia, MS; one daughter, Rachel Belinda Bridges Bacot and Hollis of Jayess, MS; one brother, Linus Monroe Bridges, Jr.; eleven grandchildren, Travis Bridges and Angelle, Ben Bridges and Madison, Eric Bridges and Jenna, Tessa McArthur and Shaun, and Shaina Bridges and Andrew, David Metts Bridges Alack II, William Robert Bridges Alack, Madison Rae Crain, Tyler Bacot and Kurtlynn, Katie Bacot and Zack, and Dalton Bacot and Kaitlyn; thirteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 5PM until time of service at 7PM at Unity Baptist Church in Magnolia, MS with Bro. David Whitehead officiating and Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. There will be a private burial at a later date.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Church Building Ministries, Inc. for their kindness and generosity to his family.

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