Robert G. Bridges, 82, of Du Quoin, passed away at 9:57 A.M., Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
Bob had been a barber for thirty years. He had also been a heavy equipment operator for Consol #2 Coal Mine for twenty-six years. Bob was associated with the Mulkeytown Christian Church. He was a member of UMWA. Bob was a United States Army veteran.
He was born February 14, 1939 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Lester and Pearl (Quinn) Bridges.
He married Carol Sue Jones on April 27, 1962 at Du Quoin City Lake and she preceded him in death on February 1, 2017.
He is survived by two sons - Glenn Bridges and wife Mary and Robbie Bridges and wife Amy, all of Du Quoin, six grandchildren - Jessica Brooks and husband Nick, Jeremy Grab and wife Tiffany, Erica Harris and husband Keith, Amy Lay and husband Luke, Kalin Bridges, and Zeke Fourez, five great grandchildren - Carli Harris, Ethan Harris, Bailey Brooks, Carter Brooks, and Hailey Grab, one sister - Janet Batteau and husband John of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother - Jimmie Lee Bridges.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Nathan Jackson officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Vision Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.