On Wednesday, January 04, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Alma Jean Bridegum; father of Douglas and Brian Bridegum; father-in-law of Michelle; brother of Wayne Bridegum; grandfather of Sarah, William and Lindsay. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, January 9 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where Funeral Service will celebrated on Tuesday, January 10 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children , Attn: Terry Diamond, 3551 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140.