Mr. George Mitchell Bridges Jr., age 78, of Soperton, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 brief at Meadows Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Mitchell a native of Treutlen County lived most of his life in Ft. Lauderdale, FL amongst the swamps of the Everglades. Mitchell owned and operated the Everglades Park in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and worked in the tourism industry there until his retirement. He moved back to his hometown roots of Soperton GA after his retirement.
Mitchell was preceded in death by both parents, George and Leanna Bridges, and seven siblings.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving son, Clint (Cortney) Bridges of Ft. Lauderdale FL; two brothers, Delton (Margaret) Bridges of Soperton and Paul Bridges of Uvalda; and three sisters, Sula (Charles) Webb of Soperton, Martha (Frank) Smith of Milledgeville, and Precilla Heyer of Soperton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services for Mr. George Mitchell Bridges Jr. will be held Monday, March 1, 2021 in the Vidalia chapel of Roberts-Stewart Funeral Home with Reverend Authur Conley officiating. Interment will follow at Phillips Family Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Monday March 1, 2021 in the Vidalia Chapel.
Roberts-Stewart Funeral Home, Vidalia Chapel, will be handling all service arrangements.
