Linus Lee Bridges

Sunday, November 09, 1924 to Tuesday, June 23, 2015 A Resident of Scopus, MO Visitation Services will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill, MO Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill, MO The Final Resting Place is at the Cook Cemetery near Scopus, MO Linus Lee Bridges Jr, age 90, of Scopus, MO; passed away, on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born to L. L. Sr. and Lunda M. Yount Bridges on November 9, 1924. He and Eula Bollinger were united in marriage on August 18, 1948. L. L. attained distinction as a family farmer and was a partner in the Bridges Store and Garage. In 1972 Junior was elected to the Black River Electric Cooperative Board where he served for 38 years in various positions such as secretary and vice president. He and the Board proved to be invaluable to the organization as it dealt with periods of rapid growth, changing technology, and membership base. Junior was an alumnus of Lutesville High School, and a veteran of World War II, serving in the 3rd infantry during the Battle of the Bulge. He returned to Missouri to join his father in farming, an American tradition that he continued in partnership with his son after his father's passing. He was also a member of the Scopus United Methodist Church, and Trowel Lodge. He also had served on the boards of Woodland School, University of Missouri Extension Council, ASCS, VIP, and Mercantile Bank. Survivors include his wife, Eula Bridges of Marble Hill, MO; son, L.L. (Bud) Bridges III of Scopus; daughters Lee Ann Engelhardt of Lake St. Louis, Donna Lorenz of Festus; grandchildren Lee Engelhardt of Shrewsbury, MO; Diana Engelhardt of Crestwood; and Dana Engelhardt of Lake St. Louis; Dustin and Devin Lorenz of Festus, and Michelle Bridges of Scopus. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Louise Fogelsanger and Vernadeane Bollinger. Visitation will be Thursday, June 25, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill. Funeral services will be Friday, June 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Leslie, Rev. Micah Bristow, and Rev. Karla Kiefer officiating. Burial will follow in the Cook Cemetery in Scopus, MO. In Lieu of flowers donations are requested to the Cook Cemetery fund. Condolences maybe left at www.lileyfuneralhomes.com.

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Linus Lee Bridges

November 9, 1924 - June 23, 2015