12/29/2025
Abilene, Texas- Sonny Bridges, 81, passed away December 15, 2025. Service with
US Navy honors is pending at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene.
Wilson Harold “Sonny” Bridges Jr., known to all who loved him as Sonny, was born on August 9, 1944, to Delpha Lorene Harveston, and passed away on December 15, 2025. A United States Navy submariner and Vietnam War veteran, he lived a life shaped by service, craftsmanship, and quiet pride.
He honorably served in the United States Navy as a submariner from 1964 to 1969 and was a Vietnam War veteran, carrying that service with quiet pride throughout his life.
Following his military service, Sonny worked in construction, building both residential homes and commercial properties. Those he worked with and worked for spoke of his strong work ethic, genuine respect for others, and great pride in his craft. Those who knew him best spoke of his wit, high intellect, and the fun they so often shared together.
While Sonny was still young enough to do so, he loved traveling the open road on his treasured BMW motorcycle. For many years, his greatest enjoyment came from spending time in nature—surrounded by animals and his beloved pets—and sitting on the front porch, sharing conversations with his closest family and friends.
He is survived by his daughters, Marlie Renee, Amy Francine, and Michelle Glen, and his grandchildren Quinn, Laken, Vegeta, Serenity, Haley, and Giana. He was preceded in death by his sisters Betty and Sue, and his mother Delpha, and by his grandson Jayden, who is now celebrating in Heaven with him.
Sonny leaves behind a legacy of hard work, quiet strength, and meaningful moments shared with those he loved most.
