Gary Bridges

Gary Lamont Bridges was born on November 1, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas to his parents, Marion Harold Bridges and Sylvia Elizabeth Price Bridges. He was the second of seven children born to this union. He was raised surrounded by his brothers, Marion, Jr. "Boom", Anthony, Keith, John, Kevin and his sisters, Damita Jo, and Christy Lavon. He was lovingly nicknamed, "Stykes," by his family and friends. As a child, Gary played games with the family and kids, football, jacks, ping pong, basketball, and anything with a ball. He even won the Denver city marble championship in 1960. Gary graduated from Manual High School in 1969. While in high school, he was presented the All-City Football Quarterback award, and the All-City Baseball Pitcher of the year award. He furthered his education by attending Florida A & M on an football scholarship, earning a Bachelor's Degree in 1974. Gary was extremely athletic, and studious. Gary was always proud of his accomplishments continuing on in his football career in the National Football League with the Houston Oilers from 1974 – 1976 and later with the World Football League. Gary also enjoyed working with youth as an athletic coach for the Montbello Recreation Center. Devoted to his walk with the Lord, Gary was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado. His faith was challenged on many occasions, but he was able to overcome the pressures of this life. Gary was a man who will be remembered for his compassion. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and nephew. He was a brilliant Coach and devoted Friend. He leaves a legacy of love, laughter and a void that can never be filled. Many lives have been made better for crossing paths with Coach Gary Lamont Bridges. Gary Lamont Bridges departed this life on August 26, 2014, in Denver, Colorado. Those left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss include, his mother, Sylvia Hinskton; his brothers, Anthony Bridges, Keith Bridges, John Sutton, and Kevin Sutton; his sister, Damita Jo Bridges; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremations - 2050 Uinta Street, Denver, Colorado
Service: 9/10/2014 at 2:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 3370 Ivy Street, Denver, CO
Cemetery: Private Cremation - Denver, CO