Dr. Gary J. Bridges, 73, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020.

He was born Feb. 2, 1946, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the son of Jasper and Margie Ann Lawson Bridges.

Gary grew up in an Army family, moving from Oak Ridge to Michigan City, Michigan, and points beyond. Upon the retirement of his father from the Army, they landed in Berkley, Missouri, where Gary enlisted in the Navy and began his 26-year service to his country as a submariner.

After his active duty in the Navy, he attended Logan Chiropractic School and opened several offices. He made his home in Cape Girardeau, where he still practiced.

Gary was a steadfast supporter of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also an active volunteer for the air shows at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. He was an active member of Cape First.

Loving survivors include a son, Todd (Debbie) Bridges of St. Louis; two daughters, Amy (Mike) Spruger of Alba, Texas, and Christina (Daniel) Puckett of Jackson; two brothers, Ron (Lette) Bridges and Paul (Debbie) Bridges; and eight grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his sister, Barbara Ann.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to service time Monday at the McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mark Graham officiating. Interment with graveside military honors will follow in Cape County Memorial Park.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Legion or the VFW.

Sympathy messages may be sent to the family online at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.