Robert David Bridges, age 76, of Seven Devils passed away Friday, January 26, 2024.

He was born July 8, 1947, in West Palm Beach, Florida. A son of the late Merle David and Patricia Bridges.

I know you all think you know my papa (my grandfather) but here's what he means to me. My papa is my best friend. He is forever the most caring and strongest person I've met. I think it was obvious, he loved his grandchildren like no other. No matter what he was doing, he would put it on hold to speak to me about anything. His wise and loving words helped me calm my nerves on my first day of nursing school, my first day of work, and everything in between.

His jokes that always made you think before you could laugh at the punchline or the many songs he played on
his guitar will forever be missed. He is a ray of sunshine that always makes my day and never
fails to make me smile. Anyone who got to know my papa, was lucky enough to know just how
special he truly is. -Brooke Bridges

He is survived by his wife, Norma Bridges of Seven Devils; one daughter, Robyn Fletcher and husband Ed of Raleigh; one son, Scott Bridges and wife Timona of Los Angeles, California; four grandchildren, Alyssa Bridges, Brandon Bridges, Brooke Bridges, and Tommy Bridges, two sisters, Nancy Maxwell of Yulee, Florida and Joanne Harrell and husband Andrew of Weekiwachee, Florida; and his beloved granddog Harley.

A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Seven Devils Fire Department c/o Matt Milsaps, 157 Seven Devils Road, Seven Devils, NC 28604.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.