Beau Ryan Bridgeford

Beau Ryan Bridgeford, age 30, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at his residence. Graveside services will be held 4:00 p.m. Friday at White Rock Cemetery, with the Rev. Harry Earles officiating. Military Graveside Rites will follow, conducted by V.F.W. Post 4819 of West. Beau was born on August 27, 1977 in Laundsthul, Germany, the son of John Earl and Deborah Jane (Nichols) Bridgeford. He attended school in Ft. Hood, Texas and Midway High School. He served his country with the United States Army during the Iraq War before being honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. Beau loved music and helping people. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Woody Nichols; paternal grandparents, Earl O. and Margie Bridgeford; and one aunt, Cindy Nichols. Survivors include one son, Beau Ryan Bridgeford of Waco; two daughters, Kayla Bridgeford and Ashley Bridgeford; his parents, John and Debbie Bridgeford of Stephenville; fianc, LaShonda Gaines of Hewitt; maternal grandmother, Penny Nichols of Dallas; one brother, Noman Bridgeford of Denton; one sister Morgin Bridgeford of Dublin; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.