William J. "Bill" Bridwell, 89, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at his home.

He was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and a 1947 graduate of Holy Name High School.  Bill was a U.S. Air Force veteran where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and specialized in cryptology.  After more than 40 years, he retired from Custom Resins where he was Customer Service Manager.  Bill was also a member of American Legion Worsham Post No. 40 and Henderson Moose Lodge and was a Kentucky Colonel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Essel Bridwell and Mary Cecilia Clark Bridwell; one sister, Virginia "Gigi" Gonnella.

Survivors include two daughters, Debra Bridwell Scott and Lynda Bridwell Miller, both of Henderson, Kentucky; one son, Michael J. Bridwell and his wife, Mary Ann, of Henderson, Kentucky; one sister, Rose Fenwick of Scottsdale, Arizona; ten grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Services will be at noon Monday at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.  Father J. Edward Bradley will officiate.  Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery with full military rites performed by American Legion Worsham Post No. 40.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and until 11 a.m. Monday at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home where prayers will be said at 5 p.m. Sunday.

Contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice.

Pallbearers will be Tony Gonnella, Brett Scott, Shaun Scott, Seth Liles, Jan-Michael Bridwell, Joshua Bridwell, Tim Mattingly, Cory Nanney, Mark Williams, and Jeff Williams.