L.Z. "Zeke" Bridgeman, of Lubbock, departed this life on Friday, June 10, 2005 in Lubbock, at the age of 87 years. He was born on April 27, 1918, in Roscoe to the late James T. and Hattie Mae Byrd Bridgeman.
Mr. Bridgeman attended school in Snyder, Lubbock and graduated from Lamesa High School. After high school, he attended West Texas and Colorado State Universities. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Zeke proudly and courageously served his country during W.W. II from the beginning until the end of the war. Zeke served in Africa and was involved in the Southern Invasion of Italy. He ended his military service in Germany. He served in the 8th Corp, Second Field Artillary Observation Battalion.
Zeke married Anita Stuart on Feb. 6, 1946 in Dallas. In 1961, they moved to Lubbock from Midland, where Zeke was employed as Terminal Area Manager of Curry Motor Freight of Lubbock for 23 years. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Lubbock Transportation Club, Optimist Club in Snyder and the Red Raider Club. He was an avid football fan and a big supporter of the Red Raiders and Dallas Cowboys.
Mr. Bridgeman served as a deacon at First Christian Church in Snyder and First Christian Church in Lubbock. At the time of his death, he was a member of Westmont Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife on April 14, 2003.
Those left to mourn his passing include: twin daughters, Glenna Chisum and Connie Hollinshead, both of Lubbock; three grandchildren, Kristin Mendez and husband Larry of Amarillo, J Hollinshead, and wife Christy of Lubbock, Ashley Graves and husband Brent of Amarillo; six great-grandchildren; and his beloved sister, Dina "Titcher" Lawrence, of Lubbock .
Formal visitation will be today from 5 until 7 p.m. at White Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock. Celebration of Life services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Westmont Christian Church with the Rev. Clint Stephenson, officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care of White Funeral Home of Lubbock.
The family suggests memorials to: Capital Fund @ Westmont Christian Church, 4808 Utica Ave., Lubbock, TX 79414 or The Haven Animal Care Shelter, 4501 N. FM 1729 N CR 3000, Lubbock, Texas 79401.
To register or send condolences online go to www.whitefuneralhome. com.
Mr. Bridgeman attended school in Snyder, Lubbock and graduated from Lamesa High School. After high school, he attended West Texas and Colorado State Universities. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Zeke proudly and courageously served his country during W.W. II from the beginning until the end of the war. Zeke served in Africa and was involved in the Southern Invasion of Italy. He ended his military service in Germany. He served in the 8th Corp, Second Field Artillary Observation Battalion.
Zeke married Anita Stuart on Feb. 6, 1946 in Dallas. In 1961, they moved to Lubbock from Midland, where Zeke was employed as Terminal Area Manager of Curry Motor Freight of Lubbock for 23 years. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Lubbock Transportation Club, Optimist Club in Snyder and the Red Raider Club. He was an avid football fan and a big supporter of the Red Raiders and Dallas Cowboys.
Mr. Bridgeman served as a deacon at First Christian Church in Snyder and First Christian Church in Lubbock. At the time of his death, he was a member of Westmont Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife on April 14, 2003.
Those left to mourn his passing include: twin daughters, Glenna Chisum and Connie Hollinshead, both of Lubbock; three grandchildren, Kristin Mendez and husband Larry of Amarillo, J Hollinshead, and wife Christy of Lubbock, Ashley Graves and husband Brent of Amarillo; six great-grandchildren; and his beloved sister, Dina "Titcher" Lawrence, of Lubbock .
Formal visitation will be today from 5 until 7 p.m. at White Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock. Celebration of Life services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Westmont Christian Church with the Rev. Clint Stephenson, officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care of White Funeral Home of Lubbock.
The family suggests memorials to: Capital Fund @ Westmont Christian Church, 4808 Utica Ave., Lubbock, TX 79414 or The Haven Animal Care Shelter, 4501 N. FM 1729 N CR 3000, Lubbock, Texas 79401.
To register or send condolences online go to www.whitefuneralhome. com.
L.Z. "Zeke" Bridgeman, of Lubbock, departed this life on Friday, June 10, 2005 in Lubbock, at the age of 87 years. He was born on April 27, 1918, in Roscoe to the late James T. and Hattie Mae Byrd Bridgeman.
Mr. Bridgeman attended school in Snyder, Lubbock and graduated from Lamesa High School. After high school, he attended West Texas and Colorado State Universities. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Zeke proudly and courageously served his country during W.W. II from the beginning until the end of the war. Zeke served in Africa and was involved in the Southern Invasion of Italy. He ended his military service in Germany. He served in the 8th Corp, Second Field Artillary Observation Battalion.
Zeke married Anita Stuart on Feb. 6, 1946 in Dallas. In 1961, they moved to Lubbock from Midland, where Zeke was employed as Terminal Area Manager of Curry Motor Freight of Lubbock for 23 years. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Lubbock Transportation Club, Optimist Club in Snyder and the Red Raider Club. He was an avid football fan and a big supporter of the Red Raiders and Dallas Cowboys.
Mr. Bridgeman served as a deacon at First Christian Church in Snyder and First Christian Church in Lubbock. At the time of his death, he was a member of Westmont Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife on April 14, 2003.
Those left to mourn his passing include: twin daughters, Glenna Chisum and Connie Hollinshead, both of Lubbock; three grandchildren, Kristin Mendez and husband Larry of Amarillo, J Hollinshead, and wife Christy of Lubbock, Ashley Graves and husband Brent of Amarillo; six great-grandchildren; and his beloved sister, Dina "Titcher" Lawrence, of Lubbock .
Formal visitation will be today from 5 until 7 p.m. at White Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock. Celebration of Life services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Westmont Christian Church with the Rev. Clint Stephenson, officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care of White Funeral Home of Lubbock.
The family suggests memorials to: Capital Fund @ Westmont Christian Church, 4808 Utica Ave., Lubbock, TX 79414 or The Haven Animal Care Shelter, 4501 N. FM 1729 N CR 3000, Lubbock, Texas 79401.
To register or send condolences online go to www.whitefuneralhome. com.
Mr. Bridgeman attended school in Snyder, Lubbock and graduated from Lamesa High School. After high school, he attended West Texas and Colorado State Universities. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Zeke proudly and courageously served his country during W.W. II from the beginning until the end of the war. Zeke served in Africa and was involved in the Southern Invasion of Italy. He ended his military service in Germany. He served in the 8th Corp, Second Field Artillary Observation Battalion.
Zeke married Anita Stuart on Feb. 6, 1946 in Dallas. In 1961, they moved to Lubbock from Midland, where Zeke was employed as Terminal Area Manager of Curry Motor Freight of Lubbock for 23 years. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Lubbock Transportation Club, Optimist Club in Snyder and the Red Raider Club. He was an avid football fan and a big supporter of the Red Raiders and Dallas Cowboys.
Mr. Bridgeman served as a deacon at First Christian Church in Snyder and First Christian Church in Lubbock. At the time of his death, he was a member of Westmont Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife on April 14, 2003.
Those left to mourn his passing include: twin daughters, Glenna Chisum and Connie Hollinshead, both of Lubbock; three grandchildren, Kristin Mendez and husband Larry of Amarillo, J Hollinshead, and wife Christy of Lubbock, Ashley Graves and husband Brent of Amarillo; six great-grandchildren; and his beloved sister, Dina "Titcher" Lawrence, of Lubbock .
Formal visitation will be today from 5 until 7 p.m. at White Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock. Celebration of Life services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Westmont Christian Church with the Rev. Clint Stephenson, officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care of White Funeral Home of Lubbock.
The family suggests memorials to: Capital Fund @ Westmont Christian Church, 4808 Utica Ave., Lubbock, TX 79414 or The Haven Animal Care Shelter, 4501 N. FM 1729 N CR 3000, Lubbock, Texas 79401.
To register or send condolences online go to www.whitefuneralhome. com.
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