Calvin Reeves Bridges
January 20, 1925 ~ September 25, 2016
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Calvin Reeves Bridges, 91, of Asheville, died Sunday, September 25, 2016.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late Calvin Walter and Juanita Gillespie Bridges. He was also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Donna Bridges, son-in-law Mike Green, granddaughter Melissa Bridges, brother Rex Bridges, and sister Pauline Campbell.
Mr. Bridges served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was an assistant service manager with Matthew's Ford in Asheville for 38 years. He was a private plane pilot, member of CAP, and also a member of Abernethy United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Katy Lou Lewis Bridges; daughter, Sharon Green; son, Lewis R. Bridges; grandchildren, Nicholas Bridges (Lisa), Justin Green (Catherine), and Stephanie Green; great-grandchildren Lexi, Carter, and Colby Bridges; and sister Geraldine M. Franklin (David).
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Rodney Hagans officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Abernethy United Methodist Church, 1418 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC 28806, or to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Katy, Sharon, and family. I am truly sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with him for quite a few years. I always knew him as either Bridges or CRB. He was a class act and I am proud to call him my friend.He shared stories with me every day. As I learned my automotive trade as the older guys retired he like me working on his cars. We became close over the years. I have to say I was really sad when I visited him and he did not remember me. He did remember his worry rock that he carried with him every day at work. He was a special man.
Dear Sharon,
My thoughts for peace and comfort are with you, your mom, Stephanie and Justin.
Dearest Sharon & family – I am so sorry for your loss . My prayer is that our Lord will give you the strength to get through the coming days , and then to bring precious sweet memories back to help you heal and smile .
Sharon, I know how much you are going to miss your Dad and how much he meant to you. You took such good care of him, Now, He will for sure be watching over you and Justin and Stephanie. You all are in my prayers.
Sharon & family, I was so sorry to see of your dad passing! You’re all in my prayers!
Sharon, we will pray for your comfort during this time, may our Lord bless you
Sorry to hear of Reeves passing.We worked together a long time.He was a faithful employee working alongside Paul Swann.They kept things together in the service dept.Not many of us old guys left,but we still have our memories.
Mrs. Bridges, Lewis and Sharon,
I was sorry to learn of Reeves’ death. I remember fondly many good times spent at your house during Hall Fletcher and Lee Edwards days. Our Dads were the same age and both served in the Navy in WWII.
I am sorry that I will not be with you tomorrow but will be with you in spirit. I pray will find comfort in the knowledge that others care and share in your loss… Well done, thou good and faithful servant.
Sharon, Justin and Stephanie,
We are very thankful for the long life of your father (grand father). May the rich memories of his many years bring you comfort in your time of loss.
Bob and Betty Mull
Mr Bridges always had that signature smile,I always enjoyed seeing him at Matthews get togethers,a true gentleman,a special person,,so sorry for your loss,Cherish his memories as I know you will,they are forever ,he touched a lot of lives and will never be forgotten within our Matthews circle..May God bless each of you with peace knowing he is with God,his family and friends who have gone before…He and Mr.Swann are having a reunion….
Sharon,
Thinking and praying for you in your time of loss!
My love to Reeves wonderful family
Dear Katy, Sharon, and Lewis, Gina and I are saddened by the passing of Reeves. Though we only met him a few times over almost 40 years that we have known Lewis we knew what a fine man he was. Our deepest sympathies.
I am so sorry for your loss. I wanted to leave your family a comforting scripture during this time. Revelation 21:4- ‘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.’
Dearest Katy, Sharoon, and family….I just found out today Oct. 16, that Bridges passed away..in Sept…Knowing, you all used to be friends with my dad and mother…you all had a good time together, and with Jack at work, and flying and hanging around with dad….I ussed to be at the airport, the old carrier field…many memories there…and I just want you to know, that we are all in the family thinking of you…..and so, so , sorry about your loss….Gene, Jackie, Rhonda, Glenda, and mother………