Keith S. Bridgeforth transitioned to eternal life on February 28, 2021 in Memphis, TN at 65 years of age. He was a proud graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1973, and matriculated at St. Louis University and University of Memphis. He was a member of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Mary Bridgeforth Taylor, father, Stewart Bridgeforth, Jr, beloved wife, Linda S. Bridgeforth, siblings, Lawrence Bridgeforth, William “Prunnie” Bridgeforth, Walter Bridgeforth and Phillip Bridgeforth. He leaves to celebrate his memory: siblings Minnette Ford, St. Louis, MO, Daniel Bridgeforth, Warner Robins, GA, and Gloria B Jones, Arlington, VA, dear stepson, Marvell Mitchell Jr, dear step granddaughter, Taylor Carnes, Nashville, TN; and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends, especially Anthony Small.
A viewing will be held Friday March 12, 2021 at 12 noon followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 pm at R. S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home, 2944 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN, 38111. The Celebration of Life Service will be streamed via Facebook Live at RS Lewis Livestream. Covid-19 Protocols will be enforced.
My prayers are with Minnette and all of the Bridge forth family. God bless, comfort, and strengthen you. Your cousin, Delores Thompson.
You truly going to be missed classmate. Sandra Ford
Keith you will be greatly missed. God loves you more than me and he does not make any mistakes. You and Linda are back together again with the true Love you all had for each other. Blessings and Love to you both. Joyce
See you in the spirit realm God Daddy Uncle Keith and Aunt Linda. Love you, thanks for being my God parents <3
Sending love to the family
Rest in Peace my dear cousin! Donna Martin
My prayers and condolences go out to my family. I only have childhood memories of my Uncle Keith but,they are good ones. God allowed us to talk to each other before he passed. I will treasure those memories. Love Lynn.
Words can't express or explain how I feel right now. U are truly missed uncle Keith. Thank you for everything you did for me as a child and adult. Going to miss all our conversations that we had. See you on the other side. Rest in eternal peace. Love always now and forever. Marcus bridgeforth. Masha bridgeforth. Mason bridgeforth.
Keith see you in Néw Jerusalem for I know you and Linda are there with Mary Dean and Anderson Owens. You will be truly missed in the flesh. Karen Owens Bridgeforth Rice
Condolences to Gloria and family.
Hey Keith,
I am glad we talked on Feb 12. You told me how much it meant to you I called. But, I was the one encouraged by your strength and ability to laugh in some of our long conversation; Same witty Keith from 1st Grade at Melrose Elementary.
See You Later, My Friend
Hey Keith,
I am glad we talked on Feb 12. You told me how much it meant to you I called. But, I was the one encouraged by your strength and ability to laugh in some of our long conversation; Same witty Keith from 1st Grade at Melrose Elementary.
See You Later, My Friend
Keith was our class yearbook history maker, life of the party and motivator. We will keep his spirit alive.
Keith was family to me. He and my Brother Anthony Small have been best friends forever. I am still trying to wrap my head around this loss. Keith was one of a kind. Rest in Love Keith. You surely are missed. Melba "Boo" Small
Keith was always a good friend. He made me go to class when we were in school. Rest in peace dear friend.
My dear classmate, Keith was always very intelligent and caring. Since my arrival at Melrose High School in 1969 we attended many classes together along with many others and we stood together in support of each other. Melrose High School was our refuge and our teachers were our stewards by showing us the real world and prepared us to navigate the many challenges set before us. We were determined to make our way in this world and many of us did in various ways. Keith will always be remembered as one of the leaders in our Golden Wildcat Class of 1973! My sincere love for Keith and all my 1973 Melrose Class! We will meet again on those golden streets in heaven one day for our Grand class reunion!!
You have my sincere condolences and prayers. Keith was like my brother and godfather to my children. We already miss him but he took that glorious road to Heaven. Love to the family ❤️🙏🏽
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