The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-12-20
Mr.. EGBERT B. BRIDGES
ENTERS LONG SLEEP
ESTEEMED AND HIGHLY RE-
SPECTED CITIZEN PASSED
AWAY SATURDAY NIGHT.

In the passing Of Mr., Egbert B.
Bridges, which occurred at his home
Saturday night at 10 O'Clock, Dawson
has lost one of the most generally re-
spected and honored OF her citizens.
Mr.. Bridges had been in declining
health for some time, but was remark
ably active for one of his years, and
kept up interest in everything. He suf-
which he never rallied, gradually
growing weaker but suffering no pain.
As peacefully as tired child falling
asleep so did this good man enter I'm
to the rest that remaineth for the peo-
pie of God"
Mr.. Bridges consecrated devotion
to his church and his mistaken faith
in God under all circumstances deeply
impressed all whose lives were touch
ed by his. His work was not demon
strative but quietly and sincerely done
with a desire always to serve well his
community and his fellow man. His
daily conduct was directed as in the
light of things eternal and it was not
so much what he did as what he was
! that has left such an influence for
good on the community. A reaSsur-
ing example that Goodness is prohta-
Bile for all things" One could not fail
to be impressed with the essence of
humility and kindness in this spirit
he contributed to the upbuilding of
this section. Mr.. Bridges realized that
the end was near and his testimony
to those ministering SO tenderly to
him left no doubt that to him death
was indeed a beautiful adventure, the
entering into larger and better life.
The deceased was born in Epson
county, Georgia, December 20, 1886,
and moved to Terrell county when a
boy. He had been a resident of Daw-
son SO years. He joined the Baptist
church when Is years OF age, and held
positions of honor and trust in the
Iupbuiding of Gods kingdom.
Mr.. Bridges served faithfully for
four years in the war between the
states, sharing in the struggles and
privations of the Confederate soldier
on the battlefield, and during the re
construction period He was successful
in business but retired several years
ago from active employment. He is
survived by two children, Mrs. l.. e..
Durham, of Hawkinsville, and Miss
Minnie Bridges, who made home for
him; several grandchildren and great
grandchildren, A daughter, Mrs. ]. P.
Hill, of Euiaula, died last May.
Funeral services we're conducted at
the home Sunday afternoon at three
O'Clock by his pastor, Rev. S. F. Lowe.
Friends from every section of the
county gathered to pay the last sad
tribute. He had been Mason for
many years and was buried with Ma
sonic honors Many beautiful floral OF
ferings were sent by relatives and
friends. The pail bearers were w. R.
Wall, c. NJ Couric, Lloyd Hatcher,
Stewart Griggs, Arthur Mcdowell, E.
Erie Cooke and ]. H. Nasworthy.
The out-of-town relatives who were
with him during his last days were
Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Durham and
daughters; brother, Mr.. lack
Bridges, of Blakely, and his only sis
ter. Mrs. Alice Spurlock, Of Atlanta;
Mr.. ]. P. Hill and children of Eufau-
la. Ala. Others attending the funeral
were Mrs. Fred Saunders, of Cairo;
Mrs. F. NJ. Rogers, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Thompson, ofs Coleman.
The body was laid to rest in Cedar
Hill cemetery by the side Of his wife,
who passed away several years ago.