Rodney Bridges

Published 11:23 am Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Rodney Bridges

March 26, 1981–July 27, 2024

Rodney Bridges, 43, of Franklin Furnace, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, at UC Health in Cincinnati.

He was born in Ironton, on March 26, 1981, to his late father; Everett “June” Bridges and his mother; Mary Lou (White) Stapleton, of Franklin Furnace.

He was a graduate of Green High School and was of the Baptist faith.

Rodney was a supervisor at Big Sandy Furniture and had been employed there for over 20 years.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding four wheelers and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ralph and Mary White; and paternal grandparents, Everett “Buck” and Nonnie Bridges.

Those left to keep his memory alive are his daughter, Baylee Bridges, of Franklin Furnace; his brothers, Bucky Bridges, of Ironton and Caleb Stapleton, of Franklin Furnace; his stepfather; Rick Stapleton, of Ironton; and his nieces and nephews, Brianna Bridges, Brigham Bridges, Jorden Stapleton, Jake Stamper, Addleigh Allen and Caysen Allen.

Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. Seventh St., Ironton.

The family will receive friends and family from 5–7 p.m.

Please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net to offer condolences to the family.