Brandon Lee Bridges

brandon bridges
Brandon Lee Bridges, 19, of Marshall, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 6, 2014, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Brandon was born in Asheville and will be greatly missed by so many. Brandon never knew a stranger and always had a great big smile on his face. He went to join his grandmother, Ruth Darnell. He attended Erwin High School and graduated from Community High in June. He is survived by his mother, Crystal Jones McDuffie and husband, Eric; father, David Bridges; and grandparents, Vivian and Ricky Brown, Mitchell Cutshaw and Linda Jones; great grandmothers Betty McElroy and Betty Jones; aunt Tracey Banks; uncles Bo Jones, Ricky Brown, Jr., John Barnes and Uncle Butch, and many cousins but one special one, Skyler Brown. Brandon will be greatly missed by so many people but the most special people who will miss him the most are his mom and dad and stepfather, Eric McDuffie, Linda and Bo Jones, Ricky Brown, Jr., and Barbara Ballard. Brandon will be greatly missed by Amber Reese and everyone who was a part of his life. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Brockwell officiating. Burial will follow at New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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  1. BB I love you and miss you. You are like my big brother. Prayers to all his family and friends if yall need anything please let me know.

  2. Crystal i can’t say i know what ur family is going thru right now but i do know ur heart is very heavy with pain.i will miss this kid coming in to the store and smiling that big smile that would brighten anyone’s day he was a great kid and loved by many he will diffently be missed but never forgotten please know God has plans for him so he brought him home girl i luv Ya if u need me please call anytime

  3. Crystal i can’t say i know what ur family is going thru right now but i do know ur heart is very heavy with pain.i will miss this kid coming in to the store and smiling that big smile that would brighten anyone’s day he was a great kid and loved by many he will diffently be missed but never forgotten please know God has plans for him so he brought him home girl i luv Ya if u need me please call anytime

  4. U will be missed Brandon.. U had the biggest heart n smile!! Me n Austin love u so much!! Rest In Peace!! We love u…

    Love, Shannon n Austin

  5. U will be missed Brandon.. U had the biggest heart n smile!! Me n Austin love u so much!! Rest In Peace!! We love u…

    Love, Shannon n Austin

  6. Bran man u will be missed dearly! We will all miss your contagious smile that you always wore. You were called home way to soon but God had other plans for you up there. I know u will be lookin over all of us and be with us in spirit. Enjoy that paradise up there and we will see you again soon! Love you buddy ♡♡♡

  7. Bran man u will be missed dearly! We will all miss your contagious smile that you always wore. You were called home way to soon but God had other plans for you up there. I know u will be lookin over all of us and be with us in spirit. Enjoy that paradise up there and we will see you again soon! Love you buddy ♡♡♡

  8. We love you Brandon. Guess God wanted another angel. All our thoughts and prayers are with you Crystal, Eric and David. Brandon will always be in our hearts.
    We love you,
    Kim and Brian Walls

  9. We love you Brandon. Guess God wanted another angel. All our thoughts and prayers are with you Crystal, Eric and David. Brandon will always be in our hearts.
    We love you,
    Kim and Brian Walls

  10. Our hearts go out to all of you. We cannot imagine how you feel. May the Lord comfort all of you during this awful time. You are in our prayers.

  11. Our hearts go out to all of you. We cannot imagine how you feel. May the Lord comfort all of you during this awful time. You are in our prayers.

  12. Crystal and Linda
    I am so sorry for your loss. I cant imagine what your going through right now. We don’t always understand why things happen, just know that God has a plan and will see you through. If there is anything you need then please let me know. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

  13. Crystal and Linda
    I am so sorry for your loss. I cant imagine what your going through right now. We don’t always understand why things happen, just know that God has a plan and will see you through. If there is anything you need then please let me know. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

  14. BB I love you and miss you. You are like my big brother. Prayers to all his family and friends if yall need anything please let me know.

  15. Tracey and family ,so sorry for your loss you are all im my prayers Brandon will be missed by many he all ways made ever one laugh, and ever one who knew him knew his kind heart.

  16. Tracey and family ,so sorry for your loss you are all im my prayers Brandon will be missed by many he all ways made ever one laugh, and ever one who knew him knew his kind heart.

  17. Were so sorry to hear the loss of Brandon, Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. You will be missed.

  18. Were so sorry to hear the loss of Brandon, Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. You will be missed.

  19. Brandon was such a kindhearted, sweet guy. Always had a big smile on his face when is see him. It feels like just yesterday he was messaging me.. God will take great care of him.. Rest easy bud.

  20. Brandon was such a kindhearted, sweet guy. Always had a big smile on his face when is see him. It feels like just yesterday he was messaging me.. God will take great care of him.. Rest easy bud.

  21. sorry for yalls loss, brandon was a very funny person and brightened everyones day, he will be missed my prayers go out to yall

  22. sorry for yalls loss, brandon was a very funny person and brightened everyones day, he will be missed my prayers go out to yall

  23. May you find comfort in the words at Revelation 21:4 during this difficult time, ‘And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.’

  24. May you find comfort in the words at Revelation 21:4 during this difficult time, ‘And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.’

  25. My heart and thoughts go out to Brandons family. Brandon was a regular at the gas station I work at, and he was always such a sweet, polite and respectful young man. He was definitely one of my favorites and I will miss seeing his smile, especially when I have a bad day. My prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to his mom Tracy and the rest of his family.

  26. Crystal, I am sorry to read of the loss of your son. Please accept my deepest condolences. Although there is little one can say or do to take away all of your pain, may knowing that you and your family are in the thoughts of many help in some small way. May you find continued solace from the God of peace and all comfort.

  27. Crystal, I am sorry to read of the loss of your son. Please accept my deepest condolences. Although there is little one can say or do to take away all of your pain, may knowing that you and your family are in the thoughts of many help in some small way. May you find continued solace from the God of peace and all comfort.

  28. I’m going to miss you more than anything in the world those three words you always said will always stick with me ‘get er done’ I love you Brandon. I miss you. fly high sweet boy don’t party to hard without us.❤︝ praying for the family I love you guys too. so sorry for your loss

  29. I’m so sorry for your loss your family is in my thoughts and prayers.And may you find the strength you need to get through your pain in Jesus loving arms.It’s hard not to be sad when you lose a loved one but Brandon would want you to remember all the joy that he brought into the lives of everyone he knew and know he is in heaven watching over the ones he loves Rest in peace Brandon

  30. I’m so sorry for your loss your family is in my thoughts and prayers.And may you find the strength you need to get through your pain in Jesus loving arms.It’s hard not to be sad when you lose a loved one but Brandon would want you to remember all the joy that he brought into the lives of everyone he knew and know he is in heaven watching over the ones he loves Rest in peace Brandon

  31. Brandon I know the lord is holding you in his arms, but my heart is broken we will all be together again one day .Rest IN Peace and know that you are LOVED

  32. Brandon I know the lord is holding you in his arms, but my heart is broken we will all be together again one day .Rest IN Peace and know that you are LOVED

  33. Rest in peace brother. You will be missed. Even though we’ve barely even talked, you never once put me down. Thank you so very much!

  34. Rest in peace brother. You will be missed. Even though we’ve barely even talked, you never once put me down. Thank you so very much!

  35. Crystal and Linda, I am so sorry for your loss.May God comfort and put His arms around during this time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  36. Crystal and Linda, I am so sorry for your loss.May God comfort and put His arms around during this time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  37. Rest in prices Brandon everyone misses u down here but I know ur flying high up there my prayers going out to the family and amber Reece I’m here if y’all need me

  38. Rest in prices Brandon everyone misses u down here but I know ur flying high up there my prayers going out to the family and amber Reece I’m here if y’all need me

  39. Crystal and David I am so sorry for your loss and be we love you to the moon and back and gonna miss you deeply

  40. Crystal and David I am so sorry for your loss and be we love you to the moon and back and gonna miss you deeply

  41. David, Crystal, and Eric,
    We are so sorry to hear of Brandon’s passing. We know you love him very much. We still think of him as the sweet little boy growing next door to us. Such a loss.
    Garry and Mary Lou Cole

  42. David, Crystal, and Eric,
    We are so sorry to hear of Brandon’s passing. We know you love him very much. We still think of him as the sweet little boy growing next door to us. Such a loss.
    Garry and Mary Lou Cole

  43. Bran it just dont seem real man it was just the other day we was talking an all having a good time just hanging out we miss yu a ton you maybe gone but youll never be forgotten your the most respectful guy ive ever met an have the biggest heart I know your watching over us an keeping a eye on amber she sure misses you alot I know how much you love her one day well all be together again till then we love you an miss you!! -Miss.Star

  44. Bran it just dont seem real man it was just the other day we was talking an all having a good time just hanging out we miss yu a ton you maybe gone but youll never be forgotten your the most respectful guy ive ever met an have the biggest heart I know your watching over us an keeping a eye on amber she sure misses you alot I know how much you love her one day well all be together again till then we love you an miss you!! -Miss.Star

  45. Deepest sympathy for all those who miss Brandon. He had the biggest heart to match that great big handsome smile and touched so many in his life. Truly a gift from god. I wanted to tell the family thank you for sharing such a amazing young man with the rest of the world. He made it so much brighter for the rest of us.

  46. Deepest sympathy for all those who miss Brandon. He had the biggest heart to match that great big handsome smile and touched so many in his life. Truly a gift from god. I wanted to tell the family thank you for sharing such a amazing young man with the rest of the world. He made it so much brighter for the rest of us.

  47. To Crystal…Our hearts go out to you during this very difficult time. You had a great son and we know you love him very much. Sometimes we don’t understand why things end the way they do. But please remember that he will always be with you. Try and remember all the good times you had with him. You were a great mom and Brandon grew up with all the love any kid could have needed. Our hearts also go out to Eric. The loss can never be replaced. Remember the great times that he brought into your life. We are here for you and Crystal. God just needed another angel. Heaven is brighter now with Brandon’s big smile…May god always be with you to comfort you through this loss.. Thoughts,love,and prayers,

  48. To Crystal…Our hearts go out to you during this very difficult time. You had a great son and we know you love him very much. Sometimes we don’t understand why things end the way they do. But please remember that he will always be with you. Try and remember all the good times you had with him. You were a great mom and Brandon grew up with all the love any kid could have needed. Our hearts also go out to Eric. The loss can never be replaced. Remember the great times that he brought into your life. We are here for you and Crystal. God just needed another angel. Heaven is brighter now with Brandon’s big smile…May god always be with you to comfort you through this loss.. Thoughts,love,and prayers,


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