Bonham, Texas -- JB Bridges, 92, passed away on October 26, 2024, at Clyde Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham, TX. He was born at Dodd City, TX on November 3, 1931, to parents Coley and Sallie Bridges of Dodd City, TX.
JB married Diane Lange on October 11, 1963, in Bonham, TX. They shared 61years of marriage. JB & Diane were members of St. James Lutheran Church, Windom (Allens Chapel), TX.
Visitation for JB will be Friday, November 1, 2024, at Cooper Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham TX, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services for Mr. Bridges will be Saturday, November 2, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m., at Cooper Sorrells Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Dodd City Cemetery. Pastor Art Farrow of St. James Lutheran Church, Windom (Allens Chapel) TX will preside. Serving as pallbearers will be Joshua Gossett, Ryan Gossett, Blake Gossett, Austin Gossett, Nick Dorau, and Lynn Bridges.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Diane; loving daughter, Cynthia Gossett of Grand Prairie, TX; grandchildren: Joshua (Raquel) Gossett of Austin, TX, Ryan (Sarah) Gossett of Ft Worth, TX, Kali (Tyler) Holyfield of Kansas City, MO; great-grandsons, Blake Gossett of Corpus Christi, TX, Austin Gossett of Grand Prairie, TX, Rowan Holyfield of Kansas City MO; and great-granddaughter Ava Holyfield of Kansas City, MO.; along with many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by parents, Coley and Sallie Leeth Bridges; sisters and brothers: Flossie (Bryan) DeJarnett; Claratine Bridges; Lester (Della) Bridges; Oscar (Mildred) Bridges; Cecil( Aliene) Bridges; Bertha (Jake) Payne; Mamie Bridges; Pauline (Odell) Churchwell; Paul (Lorene/Sis) Bridges; Mildred Bridges; Lois (Gene) Sorrell; father-in-law and mother-in-law; Buddy & Tena Lange; along with many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks that you consider making a donation to St James Lutheran Church located 14394 E FM 1396 Windom, TX, or a charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank Hospice Plus for their excellent care and the entire staff of Clyde Cosper Texas State Veterans Home who took such great care of JB. You will always be remembered for your kindness.
