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 PUBLISHED APRIL 15, 2009

 Lowell E. Bridges

 Apr. 22, 1929 – Apr. 13, 2009

    Lowell E. Bridges, 79, of Knightstown, died April 13. He was born April 22, 1929, in Knightstown, a son of the late Wm. Avery and Hazel Bridges.
     Mr. Bridges was a lifelong Knightstown resident who farmed with his father for many years. He retired from Ford Motor Company in 1990 after 26 years of service. Mr. Bridges was a lifelong member of Knightstown United Methodist Church. He was a 1947 Knightstown High School graduate. Known as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Mr. Bridges enjoyed family get-togethers and traveling with his wife and grandchildren.
     Survivors include his wife, JoAnn; a son, Steve (wife, Margie) Bridges; two daughters, Susie (husband, Devin) Keefer and Beth (husband, Carlos) Rigdon, all of Knightstown; a stepsister, Joan Weber; 11 grandchildren, Staci (husband, Doug) Emerson, Monica Locker, Melanie Lingenfelter, Matt Bridges, Nikki Bridges, Zach Bridges, Crystal (husband, Jason) White, Molly Rigdon, Shawna Rigdon, Kyly (husband, Brandon) Moore and D.J. Keefer; six great-grandchildren, Sy, Seth, Wes, Dakota, Madison and Nichole; and several nieces and nephews.
     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Bridges; a grandson, Ty Bridges; a brother, Lloyd Bridges; and his stepmother, Mildred Bridges.
    Graveside funeral services are at 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown with Rev. Kenneth Wells officiating. Visitation is April 17 from noon to 2 p.m. at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Make a Difference Knightstown, Knightstown American Legion Post 152 veterans memorial or flag funds.

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