James Howard Bridgeman, age 77, of 1240 Randolph Tabernacle Road, Asheboro died Saturday, May 23, 2009 at his home.Mr. Bridgeman was born February 24, 1932 the son of Henry and Jessie Massey Bridgeman. James was a native of Anderson, SC and retired after 40 years in the textile industry. He enjoyed playing music in various local bands as well as at church. He also enjoyed working in his garden. He is preceded in death by one son: Danny Bridgeman and four sisters. He is survived by his wife: Nancy Bridgeman; daughter and her husband, Susie and Randy Hardin of Asheboro, NC; son and his wife, Tony and Kathy Bridgeman of Trinity, NC; granddaughter, Libby Trible; grandson, Zach Ausband; grandson, Jason Bridgeman; grandson, Alex Bridgeman; 5 great grandchildren; one sister: Barbara Presnell of Asheboro, NC and one brother: Ules Bridgeman of Roxboro, NCThe family will receive friends Tuesday, May 26, 2009 from 7-9 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC. No funeral service will be held.The family would like to express their gratitude to Kimberly with Hospice of Randolph for her kind and gentle care.Memorials may be made to Hospice Of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204-0009