Duane Jerome Bridges, age 86 of the Batesville Community, Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Born in Geddes, South Dakota on February 12, 1934, he was a son of the late Virgil & Maude Durham Bridges. Duane served his country proudly in the United States Air Force with 10 years of dedicated service. He along with his wife, Janice helped with the start up of Handy City Home Improvement Companies in Texas and Louisiana. Duane & Janice moved to Georgia in 1975 where they helped with the start up of Home Depot Home Improvement stores. His last endeavor was owning The Bicycle Shop. They retired to the North Georgia mountains 24 years ago where they made their home in the Batesville Community.
In addition to his parents, Duane was preceded in death by his brother, Kenny Bridges; & his sisters, Betty Krumbach & Thelma Theel.
Survivors include his loving wife, Janice Schneider Bridges of the Batesville Community, Clarkesville, GA; 3 nieces, 3 nephews, & a host of friends.
In consideration of public health & safety, a celebration of Duane’s life will be held later.
An online guest registry is available at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com
Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
