Mr. Raymond Dallas Bridges Jr.

BRIDGES, Mr. Raymond Dallas Jr. - Age 69, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Briarwood Manor. Family hour 12:30 PM Monday, February 27, 2023, at New Life Ministries, 4243 Clio Rd., with funeral services commencing at 1:00 PM Pastor John McKenney, officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 12:30 PM Monday. Mr. Bridges will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday. Mr. Raymond Dallas Bridges Jr. “Shaft” was born February 21, 1953 in Rondo, Arkansas, the son of Mr. Raymond Dallas Bridges Sr. and Mrs. Annie Mae Griggs-Bridges. Raymond was raised in Flint, Michigan and attended Flint Northern High School, “Class of 1972.” He was a 2 year State Basketball Champ 1971/1972. Raymond was a former member of South Flint Tabernacle Church. He received a scholarship to Arkansas AM&N University. Raymond loved all sports, movies, music, food and his family. He was employed by Genesee County in his early years and at Patsy Lou Williamson Dealership as a Car Salesman. Raymond was kind hearted, loved the Lord, funny, very social and friendly. He was a stranger to no one. Mr. Raymond Dallas Bridges Jr. “Shaft” leaves to cherish his memory: former wife, Cynthia Rushing-Bridges of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Ronda Bridges of Temple, TX; 2 sons, Montain Peckman of Flint and Miles Bridges of Charlotte, NC; 2 stepchildren, Tamisha Hughes of Houston, TX and Tara Rushing of Flint; 4 grandchildren, Jaylin Bridges, Shamya Bell, both of Temple, TX, Ace Bridges and Ayla Bridges, both of Charlotte, NC; sister, Annette Bridges of Flint; 5 nieces, Brandi Bridges, Nicole Newton, Laquila Shelton, Mariah Carroll and Sarah Carroll; 5 nephews, Arthur Shelton, Chris Taylor, Norriseus Tony, Zachery Carroll and Josh Carroll; great-niece, Aubree Newton; great-nephew, Christian Fields; aunt, Mrs. Betty Griggs; a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Bridges was preceded in death by his son, Michael Bridges; parents, Mr. Raymond Dallas Bridges Sr. and Mrs. Annie Mae Griggs-Bridges; grandparents, Baker and Ijara Griggs, Robert and Janie Bridges; sister, Barbara Bridges; brothers, Arthur Griggs and Vernon Bridges. The family would like to express special thanks to Hurley Medical Center staff, Briarwood Nursing Facility staff and New Life Ministries family.

Mr. Raymond Dallas Bridges Jr.

February 21, 1953 - February 19, 2023