George E. Bridwell
May 30, 1949 - January 2, 2021
George E. Bridwell, age 71 of East Peoria, passed away at Fondulac Rehabilitation & Health Care on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born to Lavern and Virginia (Johnson) Bridwell on May 30, 1949 in Carbondale, and married Sandra Ward on June 17, 1998 in Peoria. She preceded him in death on May 5, 2012. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmie and Clarence Bridwell; grandson, Ken Hardy; and great-granddaughter, Myrakle Pierson. George is survived by daughter, Kimberly (Tom) Harris of Peoria; stepchildren, Bobbi Jo Ward, James C. Ward, and Kellie L. Felmey, all of Washington; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters Deborah (Joseph) Smith of Washington and Cynthia J. Krus of Pekin. He worked as a truck driver for G&D Trucking and was a member of Vietnam Veterans of Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private graveside will be held at Glendale in Washington. Memorials may be made to Vietnam Veterans of Illinois (The Bunker.) Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com.
George E. Bridwell, age 71 of East Peoria, passed away at Fondulac Rehabilitation & Health Care on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born to Lavern and Virginia (Johnson) Bridwell on May 30, 1949 in Carbondale, and married Sandra Ward on June... View Obituary & Service Information