John William Bridwell, Jr.
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John William Bridwell, Jr.
December 9, 1953- July 6, 2021
John William Bridwell, Jr. passed away peacefully beside his bride of 45 years, Jackie Bridwell, at their home in Townville, South Carolina on Tuesday morning.
John was the son the late John and Bobbie Bridwell of Greer, South Carolina.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two children, Jennifer Bridwell Lucas (Ryan) and Trey Bridwell (Bailee) both of Knoxville, Tennessee. John was blessed with six grandchildren, Rylie, Kennedy, John Thomas, Jay and the twins, Savanah and Lawson. John enjoyed making funny faces with them, teaching them to fish, riding on the boat and watching them play sports.
John was born and spent most of his life in the Blue Ridge community where he had lifelong friendships and extended family. He was a graduate of Blue Ridge High School in 1971 where his kids Jennifer and Trey would follow.
John and Jackie were a staple of the Upstate golf community for years and claimed numerous championships. John was a member of Greer Country Club for over 50 years, multiple club championships and held the course record for many years. John's most important victories on the course came during his sharing of the love of golf with his children. John was walking the fairways for years following his kids from Spartanburg/Greenville junior golf to professional events years later as their careers expanded. John was always looking from afar in his red golf cart and beaming with pride.
John retired to Lake Hartwell in 2015 after a career as an Industrial Electrician where he Spent most days in pursuit of bass. A scholarship fund will be set up in his honor at Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Knoxville to be given to one Industrial Electrician student annually.
John lived his life in his own way and enjoyed many days sitting on the porch talking with family and friends, fishing the lakes of the Upstate and traveling to Florida with Jackie. John lived 67 great years made complete by a loving wife of 45 years, 2 wonderful children, 6 grandchildren and memories to last a lifetime. John Bridwell lived a life to be admired and he did it his way.
The Standard Cremation & Funeral Center is serving the Bridwell family and a message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.standardfuneralcenter.com.