William was the son of James Marvin Bridges Sr and Daisy Mae Grant Bridges. He was educated in the Crisp County School System and was a Class of 1965 graduate of A. S. Clark High School in Cordele, Georgia. In the late 1960's, he earned a certificate in Auto Body Collision and Repair in New York City. He moved to New York in the mid 60's and began building his career as a Auto Body Mechanic. He had a natural talent for repairing and painting cars. It was only a short time before he realized his vision of owning his own business, becoming the owner of a body shop in New York City. In the late 1970's, he decided it was "too cold" living in New York and relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. In Atlanta, he became the owner of Inner City Body & Paint Shop in the old 4th Ward. He enjoyed watching or attending professional sports events such as NASCAR racing, football, basketball and baseball games and boxing matches. He enjoyed watching Westerns.

He was married to Helen Walker Bridges, they had 3 daughters. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, James Marvin Bridges Jr, Bob Bridges and Bennie Lee Bridges(FAG# 207408841) and 1 granddaughter, Sage Melia Bridges.

Survivors:
Wife: Helen Bridges.
1 Son: Jeffrey Harris.
5 Daughters: Deborah Collier(Marvin), Sharon Murray, Lisa Bridges, Veronica Bridges and Sonya Bridges.
3 Sisters: Dorothy Hines(Velton), Geneva Bridges and Helen Hart(Manny).
2 Brothers: Johnny Bridges(Jeanette) and Frank Bridges.
24 Grandchildren: Benny, Duke, Shmeka, Summer, Terry, Roxie, Joey, Trey,
Jay, Gina, Iesha, Shannon, Erica, Nicholas, Darsha, Michael, Patrick, Brandon, Lauryn, Laila, Amiya, Dillon, Jahlia and Mathieu.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in the Greater Gum Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in the Coney Community of Cordele, Georgia.