James Earl "Pop" Bridges

October 15, 1954 - August 19, 2020

BRIDGES, Mr. James Earl "Pop" - age 65, passed away, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at his residence. Family Hour 10:00 AM Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Monument of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 378 Auburn Avenue., with Funeral Service commencing immediately at 11:00 AM. Pastor James H. Keys, Sr., Officiating. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 North Perry Street. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Thursday. Mr. Bridges will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and may be viewed from 12 Noon - 6:00PM Wednesday. Mr. Bridges leaves to cherish his memory: children, Michael Carlos Bridges, Bridget Butler, Janeice (Jerome) Bouverette, David (Christina) Bridges and Seth Adam-Kobie Bridges; grandchildren, Champelle Bridges, Ja’Varea Washington, Michael Bridges, Jr., Michaela Bridges, Isaac Bridges, Dominique Jacob, Devanier Jacob, Brooke Broadnax, Courtney Bridges, Chanel and Caitlynn Bridges; great grand children, Ray’Mere Bridges, Donovan Dixon, Jr., Daleon Dixon, Sincere and Sahriah Lee; siblings, James Otis (Eddie Ruth) Bridges, Mattie Jean Bridges, Bobbie Lee and James Ray (Gwen) Smith and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. Bridges was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Otis Bridges; siblings, Jessie Smith, Jr., and Etta Johnson and Sherry Brent. At Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, we value the safety and health of our customers, staff and the general public. Therefore, we will adhere to EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2020-11 issued by our Governor Gretchen Whitmer, regarding assemblages in the wake of the unprecedented health challenge our state and nation is facing. The Executive Order is as follows: Acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order the following: 1. Beginning on April 10, 2020 at 9:00 am, and Continuing Until Further Notice, all assemblages of more than 10 people in a single indoor shared space and all events of more than 10 people are prohibited in this state. A single indoor shared space includes but is not limited to a room, hall, cafeteria, auditorium, theater, or gallery. We do understand that this may pose a challenge to you and your family, but our dedicated staff is here to help guide you towards making the best decisions in memorializing your loved one.