Richard "Ricky" Darrell Bridges 71, passed away on October 12, 2021 in Grand Prairie, TX. Ricky was born on June 26, 1950 in Grand Prairie, TX to Rudolph DeWayne Bridges and Mary Marcelene (Bennett) Bridges.
Ricky grew up in Grand Prairie where he met the love of his life, Mary Echols. They married on August 21, 1970 and shared many happy times in their 51 years together.
As a Officer for the Dallas Police Department, Ricky served the Dallas community for 35 years. He was a generous man in a quiet way however he was not shy about speaking what was on his mind. Known as a jokester, Ricky enjoyed music and watching movies with his daughter Rachel. He loved his golf outings and the great times fishing with his son Richard and friends. Most of all Ricky loved spending time with his family and his extended DPD family.
Ricky was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald "Ronny" Bridges.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Bridges; daughter, Rachel Bridges; son, Richard Bridges; brother, Gary Bridges; sisters, JoAnn Bridges and Janice Bridges; nephew, Russell Bridges; other family and many friends, all who will miss him deeply.
A visitation for Ricky will be held Monday, October 18, 2021 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Following the visitation will be a Memorial Service at 3:30 PM at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home Beltline Road, 2951 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052.
Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Foundation in Ricky"s name.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beanmasseyburge.com for the Bridges family.
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