Obituary of Michael J. Bridwell

Bedford Michael J. (Bird) Bridwell, 58, of 79 Sunny Acres Dr., Bedford, died at 6:57 am on Monday, October 24, 2005 at Dunn Memorial Hospital. Born October 15, 1947 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Paul C. and Eunice Bernice (Qualkenbush) Bridwell. He married Sondra L. Shirley on August 19, 1981 and she survives. He was a teacher for thirty-three years retiring in 2002 where he taught shop and industrial technology at the Bedford Middle School. Surviving with his wife, Sondra of Bedford, is one daughter, Amy Scarpellini and her husband, Tony of Bedford; one step-daughter, Christie Guthrie Jenkins and her husband, George of Bedford; one step-son, Mark Key of Bedford two grandchildren, Andrew Dodd Scarpellini and Sophia Marie Scarpellini; one step-granddaughter, Brooke Guthrie; one step-grandson, Landon Key; two brothers, Jerry and Derek Bridwell of Bedford; one sister, Paula Chastain of Bedford. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sue Ferrell. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 27th from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pat Blyeth officiating. Burial will follow in Lawrenceport Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, October 26th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Thornton Memorial Boys Club or the Limestone Girls Club. View Video Tribute