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Obituary For Billy Ray Bridges
Billy Ray Bridges, the fifth of sixteen children, was born to Jovan Bridges and Emma Lee Holloway Bridges in Jayess, Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jovan Bridges and Emma Lee Holloway Bridges; one child, Preston Bridges; three sisters, Queen Ester Bridges Coleman, Eloise Bridges Caston, and Gloria Jean Bridges Magee; and four brothers, York Bridges, Howard Eugene Bridges, Eugene Bridges, and Baby Bridges.
Billy Ray confessed Christ at an early age at New Home Church of Christ Holiness USA. He later transferred his membership to Mt. Harmon M.B. Church in Westwego, Louisiana, until he returned home to Jayess, Mississippi. Billy Ray immediately rejoined New Home Church Christ Holiness under the leadership of Elder Eddie Brown.
He attended Hope Elementary School and graduated from J.J. Gulledge High School in Tylertown, Mississippi. Billy Ray was employed with Avondale Shipyard as a longshoreman and foreman for over forty years.
Billy Ray departed this life on November 8, 2025, at Forest General in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Anjuan Brown (Marian) of Greenwood, MS and Kimberly Bridges of New Orleans, LA; 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.
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LaShinda John sent Heartfelt Memories for Billy Ray Bridges - November 11, 2025
To the Bridges family. May it help to know that we are thinking of you. We hope that in time you will find some comfort in the memories that Bill left behind. Willeen and Holiner on behalf of the Hollis Ratliff family.
Extending Condolences to the Bridges Family continue to look to look to hills for comfort God will give you ๐๏ธ peace.
My heart is with your family. Mr. Bill was so loved, and that love will always remain. I pray that your memories bring your family comfort in the days ahead.
Although no words can take away the sorrow that you bare, may it be comforting to you to know that others care. My sincere condolences to the family.
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My sincere condolences to all family members and friends ofv your dear loved oneโฃ๏ธ๐! I pray fervently for peace and healing as you reflect on Billie's life that you were fortunate to share. God Speed๐๐คฒ!
"Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal."
May God continue to comfort your family in this difficult time.
Sending my deepest sympathy to the Bridge's and Wiley families in the loss of their loved one, Mr. Billy Ray ๐๐ฝ๐๐พ๐๐ฟ
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 ๐ prayers.
I will miss you Billy Ray. Doris Bennett.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
