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Deacon Rufus Bridges

05/11/1937 - 08/06/2026

Obituary For Deacon Rufus Bridges

Homegoing Celebration for Deacon Rufus Bridges, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11:00 A.M. Bethel Original Free Will Baptist Church 1890 2nd Ave, Decatur, GA Bishop V.C. Speak, Sr., Officiating & Eulogist. Deacon Rufus Bridges will lie in repose at the church beginning at 10:00 A.M. Interment: Kennedy Memorial Gardens, Ellenwood, GA.

He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Mother Annie J. Bridges; his children, Darlene (Freddy) Clark, Ronda Levitt, Rodney Levitt, Phyllis Speakman, and Amberula Levitt; along with numerous grandchildren, great‑grandchildren, great‑great‑grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, other relatives and friends. Family will be having a visitation at the mortuary Friday, August 14, 2026, 5:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M.

Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence Saturday at 9:30 A.M.

Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Avenue (404) 371-0772-3.

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Trucilla Fleming

Mae Sims and Lawrence Mannah Praying for the family.

Mae Sins

My Condolences and prayers for the Bridges family. He will be deeply missed. Love y'all to life. I see you later to the Father of Bethel's. When I have finished this earthly life for the cost of Christ! "RIP"💕😇

Mae Sins

Some people leave a mark on your life simply by being who they are, and Deacon Bridges was one of those people. For so many years, he was a faithful member of the church and an important part of my life. He was a wonderful person with a genuine love for his church family that was just as evident as the love he had for his own family. His presence, faithfulness, kindness, and dedication will never be forgotten. And anyone who knew him knew he had an eye behind the camera! He was truly one of the best photographers I have ever known, capturing so many special moments and memories for others throughout the years. I am grateful that YAHUAH allowed our paths to cross and that I had the privilege of knowing him for so many years. His presence will be deeply missed, but the memories he helped create and the memories we have of him will remain. Rest well, Deacon Bridges. You were loved, you were appreciated, and you will truly be missed. Love always, Lammie

Chlongraia (Lammie) Morris

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