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Jackie Lee Bridgewater

January 2, 1939 — November 1, 2023

Jackie L “Jack” Bridgewater, 84, was born January 2 1939 and died peacefully November 1 2023 at his home in Scottsburg Indiana. He was born in Scottsburg to the late Wilson Bridgewater and Margery LaMaster Bridgewater. Jack was united in marriage his loving wife Phyllis Miner Bridgewater February 21 1959 and she preceded him in death September 11 2023. This union gave them a daughter, Kimela “Kim” and a son Kristopher “Kris”.

Jack was an Air Force Veteran, serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis. In 1959. Jack started Bridgewater & Son Salvage while selling real estate part time. In July 1969 Jack founded and opened Jack Bridgewater Real Estate where he worked full time until his retirement in 2021. Jack received the Half Century Award from the State of Indiana in 2009; developed three subdivisions known as Miller Addition, Bridgewater Addition, and Golf Course Addition; was past member for over 30 years of the Economic Development Commission with the City of Scottsburg; past President of the Muscatatuck Board of Realtors; past Charter President of the Scott County Board of Realtors; Realtor of the Year. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Scottsburg.

Jack was also preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Bridgewater Ramoni. Survivors include his daughter Kim; son Kris and fiancé Vanessa; step-grandson Christian Ward; his brother-in-law Fred Ramoni; his nieces and nephews; his real estate staff and friends.

Pastor Kevin Sills will conduct a Private Service at the Scottsburg Cemetery as requested by the family, with Military Honors.

Friends are invited to leave condolence messages for the family at www.christensenfamilyfuneral.com.

Memorial Donations may be given through the funeral home to First Baptist Church of Scottsburg.

Daniel & Betsy Christensen have been entrusted with the arrangements.


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