Dewey Bridgman - 83 - Passed away on March 21, 2025 @ 9:13am.

He was born in Franklin County Tennessee.

He moved to Port Charlotte from Tennessee with his parents Dewey & Myrtle over 60 years ago.

Dewey served in The National Guard for 7 years before his honorable discharge.

Dewey worked for 7 eleven, he also worked as an insurance salesman before moving on to working for PGI and Southern State Utilities. After Dewey retired, he worked part time for Nissan for the remaining time

He made so many friends along the way, many that are here today. And honestly, it was hard not to be his friend. He was a honest, loving, quick witted and a hardworking man.

Dewey's hobbies included collecting many different things, being close with his family, and in his words. "Putting around in the yard".

Dewey was preceded in death by his

Mother & Father - Dewey & Myrtle Bridgman

Sister & Brother-in-Law - Martha & George Lane

His wife - Heather Hall.

He is survived by his children,

Devin Bridgman,

Susie (Rob) Svirskas,

Kevin (Nikki) Adamson,

Darrin (Melissa) Bridgman

Grand children :

Kayla (Chase) Phillips,

Nico Aimino,

Madyson Bridgman,

Alivia Bridgman and

William Adamson.

Great-Granddaughter, Peyton.

Special Thank you to: Bill & Jenny Adkins & Gerald for taking Dewey under your wing and being there when we couldn't be.

Memorial Service will be at Ponger Kays Grady in Arcadia on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 12:30pm. Ellis Cross will be officiating.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.