Christopher Lee "Chris" Bridwell

Christopher Lee “Chris” Bridwell, age 50, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023.Chris was a member of The Fellowship Church in Sweetwater where he served as sound technician. He was employed with the Athens Plow Company.

A native of McMinn County, he is preceded in death by his father, Norman “Jack” Bridwell, paternal grandparents: Barney and Elvira Pritchett Bredwell, maternal grandparents: Carrie and Nora Morgan Duggan.

He is survived by his mother: Linda Duncan Bridwell of Athens, daughter: Kathy Renae Bridwell (fiancé Jacob Dockery) of Riceville, sons: Dakota Lee Bridwell (Kali) US Air Force currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan and Zachary Duncan Bridwell (Krysta) US Air Force currently stationed in Fairfield, California, grandson: Henry Duncan Bridwell, and brother: Scott Bridwell of Athens, niece: Kaylea Fanony of Vancouver, Washington, nephew: Levi Bridwell of Athens, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.  

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Ziegler Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow 7:00 PM with Pastor Derrick McCosh officiating. Interment will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 1:00 PM in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Decatur.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving the family of Chris Bridwell.