Billy Ray Bridges, 80, of Jayess, MS was born December 19, 1944 to Jovan Bridges and Emma Lee Holloway Bridges in Walthall County, MS. Billy Ray a loving kind son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and longshoreman passed November 8, 2025 in Forest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS.
He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Anjuan Brown (Marian) and Kimberly Bridges; brothers, Jovan Bridges of Tylertown, Mississippi, Larry Bridges (Jean), Bernard Bridges (Sharon), Roger Bridges, and Vernell Bridges of Jackson, Mississippi; sisters, Mae Evelyn Magee and Alma Bridges of Jayess, Mississippi, and Audrey Bridges Wiley of Jackson, Mississippi; six grandchildren, Courtney Brown, Britteny Pickens, Kelsy Brown, Olivia Edebiri, Preston Bridges, Jr., and Brycen Edebiri; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
LaShinda John sent Heartfelt Memories for Billy Ray Bridges - November 11, 2025
DON'T YOU CRY AND DON'T YOU WEEP. FOR THIS A JOURNEY WE ALL MUST KEEP. SO WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT RAY, KEEP YOUR HEAD HELD HIGH AND KEEP HIM IN YOR HEART
Condolences to the family from cousins Polly Mae Foxworth Clark, LaShinda (Patrick) Clark John, Jeri L. Clark Patterson. Cherish all the heartfelt memories Cousin Billy brought to our lives.
Sending my deepest condolences to the Bridges family. I'm truly going to miss my dear sweet buddy Bill. I love the Bridges family. Praying that God continue blessing and healing the family.
So,sorry to hear if Billy's passing. You have my deepest sympathy and continued š prayers.
I will miss you Billy Ray. Doris Bennett.
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