Danny Kay Bridges

DANNY KAY BRIDGES, of Bland, Virginia was born January 10, 1958, in Wytheville, Virginia passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, after suffering a traumatic brain injury in June.

Danny was a very easy going, soft spoken, humble and kindhearted person.  He attended The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ for more than 30 years.  He loved his church, and attended every service even though it was a struggle for him in the end to get there due to his disease.  He enjoyed gathering with his family and friends.  He enjoyed watching westerns and watching the Gaither’s on tv with his dog Maxx and Daisey by his side.

Before he was struck with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, In his younger days he loved competing in dog shows and participating in coon hunting events.  He enjoyed working in his yard and gardening. Throughout his life, Danny worked for the USDA Forest Service, ABB Inc., and Wolverine Advanced Material. But his proudest achievement was his children and grandchildren. 

Danny is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Melanie Morehead Bridges; his daughter Kayla Bridges Agee, husband Cody and their children, Easton, Aniston and Arlo; his daughter Meagan Bridges and her children Jeremiah, who preceded Danny in death and Mia; and his son, Tyler Bridges. 

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Duane Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 P.M. until service time, 2:00 P.M

Special thanks to his longtime friend and nurse practitioner, Pat Mitchell, and his Hospice team, Missy, Marina, Devine, and Kayla.  

In lieu of flowers, it is the families wishes donations be made to the Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Foundation, Inc, 6952 Clayborne Drive, O’Fallon, MO 63368-6202.

The Bridges family is in the care of A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, avestandsons.com, (540) 921-2985.