of Helena, AR

October 5, 1946 - June 28, 2023

Roy Edwin Bridges, age 76, of Helena, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Roy was born on Saturday, October 5, 1946 in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Henry Carthel Bridges and Bobbie Jean McClure. Roy was a dedicated educator in Arkansas for 35 years. He spent half of his career as a principal and half as a central office administrator. Roy was an active member of the local Lion's Club since 1975. He served on the board at Helena Regional Medical Center and volunteered his time to several other local organizations. If you knew him, you knew he was a full time golfer and the best gran to all ten of his grandkids.
Roy is survived by his two daughters, Kristi Hadder (Michael) of Lexa, Arkansas, Lori Ginn of Lexa, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Alyssa Farkas, Erica Hadder, Hunter Ginn, Michael Hadder III, Kayleigh Ginn, Lindsey Hadder; four great grandchildren, Ryder Howard, Ella Rose Hicks, Sawyer Howard, Molly Jane Hadder; a sister Dinah Apple and a host of family and golfing buddies.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Nancy Bridges; his parents; Mrs. Nancy's parents; his grandparents; and one sister, Cynthia Jean Bridges.
Pallbearers will be Hunter Ginn, Michael Hadder, Dale Chisnall, Larry Chism, Robert Drennon and Charles Terral. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Law, Lee Kiersey and Don Neighbors.
A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2023 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas. A graveside service will be held immediately following the visitation.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com