Avent - Person Sheet
Avent - Person Sheet
NameBRIDGERS, Rev. Leo Taft 
Birth Date24 Dec 1908
Birth PlaceHarnett County, North Carolina
OccupationMinister
Death Date17 Sep 2000 Age: 91
Death PlaceDurham, Durham County, North Carolina
FlagsClergy
Misc. Notes
The Reverend Leo T. Bridgers , age 91, died Sunday afternoon. A native of Harnett Co., he was the sixth of eight children born to Allison Latine and Tina Elizabeth Dean Bridgers .
Growing up on a farm near Fuquay - Varina, the Rev. Bridgers attended Christian Light Elementary School, Lafayette High School and Campbell Junior College, from which he graduated in 1932.
Active in campus life at Campbell, he was president of his freshman class, the Eutrophian Literary Society and the Ministerial Conference. The Rev. Bridgers was a member of the Debating Team, Glee Club, Latin Club and Science Club.
Upon graduation from Campbell, he worked in a seafood and produce store in Durham and delivered newspapers until he became employed at Erwin Mills. While there, he received a Diploma in Plain Weaving from the North Carolina Board for Vocational Education. He left Erwin Mills to attend Wake Forest College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a High School Teachers Certificate in Bible, English, Latin, Biology and Social Studies.
Licensed to preach by his home church, Baptist Grove, and ordained by the Angier Avenue Baptist Church in Durham, Rev. Bridgers served as pastor of Mount Hermon Baptist Church in the Raleigh Baptist Assn. While employed at Erwin Mills. Upon graduating from Wake Forest, after teaching at Lowes Grove Durham County School, he served as pastor of five area Baptist churches, Antioch, Mount Olive, Mount Moriah, Rose of Sharon and Concord.
After retirement from the full-time pastorate, the Rev. Bridgers accepted employment with the Rose Agency, Inc. He has served in more than sixty churches in revival meetings and as interim or supply pastor.
In recognition of his extensive and noteworthy service to churches and communities where he ministered, and of his devotion to his Alma Mater, Campbell University proudly named the Rev. Leo T. Bridgers , a 1993 Distinguished Alumnus. On his 90th birthday, Governor James Hunt, Jr. honored him with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
The Rev. Bridgers and his wife, the former Annie Rose Carlton, are the parents of a daughter, Dr. Joan Avent Bridgers DiNapoli, and grandparents, of Leo A. DiNapoli.
Growing up on a farm near Fuquay - Varina, the Rev. Bridgers attended Christian Light Elementary School, Lafayette High School and Campbell Junior College, from which he graduated in 1932.
Active in campus life at Campbell, he was president of his freshman class, the Eutrophian Literary Society and the Ministerial Conference. The Rev. Bridgers was a member of the Debating Team, Glee Club, Latin Club and Science Club.
Upon graduation from Campbell, he worked in a seafood and produce store in Durham and delivered newspapers until he became employed at Erwin Mills. While there, he received a Diploma in Plain Weaving from the North Carolina Board for Vocational Education. He left Erwin Mills to attend Wake Forest College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a High School Teachers Certificate in Bible, English, Latin, Biology and Social Studies.
Licensed to preach by his home church, Baptist Grove, and ordained by the Angier Avenue Baptist Church in Durham, Rev. Bridgers served as pastor of Mount Hermon Baptist Church in the Raleigh Baptist Assn. While employed at Erwin Mills. Upon graduating from Wake Forest, after teaching at Lowes Grove Durham County School, he served as pastor of five area Baptist churches, Antioch, Mount Olive, Mount Moriah, Rose of Sharon and Concord.
After retirement from the full-time pastorate, the Rev. Bridgers accepted employment with the Rose Agency, Inc. He has served in more than sixty churches in revival meetings and as interim or supply pastor.
In recognition of his extensive and noteworthy service to churches and communities where he ministered, and of his devotion to his Alma Mater, Campbell University proudly named the Rev. Leo T. Bridgers , a 1993 Distinguished Alumnus. On his 90th birthday, Governor James Hunt, Jr. honored him with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
The Rev. Bridgers and his wife, the former Annie Rose Carlton, are the parents of a daughter, Dr. Joan Avent Bridgers DiNapoli, and grandparents, of Leo A. DiNapoli.
Spouses
1CARLTON, Annie Rose , 5G Granddaughter
, 5G GranddaughterBirth Date20 Jun 1916
Birth PlaceDurham County, North Carolina
Death Date10 Dec 2008 Age: 92
Death PlaceDurham, Durham County, North Carolina
FatherCARLTON, Elvis Jasper Sr. (1874-1937)
MotherAVENT, Annie Georgia (1880-1945)
Misc. Notes
Annie Rose Carlton Bridgers, 92, passed away December 10, 2008.
A Durham native, she was one of seven children born to the late Elvis Jasper Carlton, Jr. and Annie Georgie Avent Carlton.
She attended the Durham City Schools, Kennedy Commercial College, Durham School of Music and the Southern Conservatory of Music, where she won a performance award. This love of music continued throughout her life. She became a Christian while attending Carr Methodist Church. At 12, she wanted to be a missionary. Years later, in 1939, she married The Rev. Leo. T. Bridgers. For 61 years together, their lives and ministries touched many.
She also visited and lead Bible study and music programs in longterm care facilities. Few knew she worked to improve the health care and safety of the residents, or that she was asked to testify before the U.S. Senate Committee charged with oversight of these issues and patient's rights. Always a Southern lady, she enjoyed baking, needlework and yard work - always done wearing a dress. She was known for her memory, quick wit, attention to details and exceptional organizational skills. In 1986, after 44 years, she retired from the America Tobacco Leaf Division. For over 30 years as payroll leader with perfect audits, she was responsible for millions in pay and benefits for employees in many states. At 92, people still sought her counsel.
Surviving are her daughter, Dr. Joan Avent Bridgers DiNapoli and husband Dr. Raphael Joseph DiNapoli, Jr.; grandson, Dr. Leo Anthony DiNapoli and wife Jessica; and great-grandson, Anthony Robert DiNapoli; and many nieces and nephews.
Her brothers, Harlon Roy Carlton, Arthur DeWitt Carlton, Elvis Jasper Carlton, Jr. and Henry Wade Carlton; and sisters, Ida Mae Carlton Hammond and Elma Elizabeth Carlton King Warren predeceased her.
A Durham native, she was one of seven children born to the late Elvis Jasper Carlton, Jr. and Annie Georgie Avent Carlton.
She attended the Durham City Schools, Kennedy Commercial College, Durham School of Music and the Southern Conservatory of Music, where she won a performance award. This love of music continued throughout her life. She became a Christian while attending Carr Methodist Church. At 12, she wanted to be a missionary. Years later, in 1939, she married The Rev. Leo. T. Bridgers. For 61 years together, their lives and ministries touched many.
She also visited and lead Bible study and music programs in longterm care facilities. Few knew she worked to improve the health care and safety of the residents, or that she was asked to testify before the U.S. Senate Committee charged with oversight of these issues and patient's rights. Always a Southern lady, she enjoyed baking, needlework and yard work - always done wearing a dress. She was known for her memory, quick wit, attention to details and exceptional organizational skills. In 1986, after 44 years, she retired from the America Tobacco Leaf Division. For over 30 years as payroll leader with perfect audits, she was responsible for millions in pay and benefits for employees in many states. At 92, people still sought her counsel.
Surviving are her daughter, Dr. Joan Avent Bridgers DiNapoli and husband Dr. Raphael Joseph DiNapoli, Jr.; grandson, Dr. Leo Anthony DiNapoli and wife Jessica; and great-grandson, Anthony Robert DiNapoli; and many nieces and nephews.
Her brothers, Harlon Roy Carlton, Arthur DeWitt Carlton, Elvis Jasper Carlton, Jr. and Henry Wade Carlton; and sisters, Ida Mae Carlton Hammond and Elma Elizabeth Carlton King Warren predeceased her.
Marr Date19 Jan 1939
Marr PlaceWake County, North Carolina
ChildrenJoan Avent (1948-)