- Visitation
Saturday, September 14, 2013
from 9:30 to 11:00 am
1st Congregational Church, Highland, IL.
- Service
Saturday, September 14, 2013
11:00 am
1st Congregational Church.
- Full Obituary
George A. Bridgewater, 74, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
George was born September 23, 1938, to George L. and Ruby Mae (Nee Roach) Bridgewater, in Litchfield, IL. On July 20, 1957, he married Sharon L. Konopka at 1st United Methodist Church, Gillespie, IL.
George was a longtime member of 1st Congregational Church, Highland, IL, and former member of Diaconate of 1st Congregational Church and a former member of Board of Trustees. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad after many years.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Bridgewater, Highland, IL; 2 daughters, Tamra (Mark) Wellen, Highland, IL and Kristen (Thomas) Switzer, Highland, IL; 4 grandchildren, Michael Wellen, Ashley Wellen, Jessica Wilson, Brooke Wilson; 1 brother, Charles (Judy) Bridgewater, Dover, OH; also survived by 2 nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George L. and Ruby Bridgewater; 1 son, Scott Allen Bridgewater.
Memorials may be made to 1st Congregational Church, Highland, IL, American Heart Association, American Kidney Foundation or American Lung Association.
Visitation: Saturday, September 14, 2013, from 9:30 to 11:00 am at 1st Congregational Church, Highland, IL.
Funeral: Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Church.
Clergy: Rev. Greg Brady, Pastor
Interment: Highland City Cemetery
Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL
