Derek ‘D’ Blume

Derek “D” Blume, 34, of Cordova, Tenn., died Thursday, March 14, 2024. 

He was born on Aug. 26, 1989, in Paducah, the son of Charles Glenn and Mary Sue McAdoo Bridges. 

On Nov. 14, 2017, he married Derrek Blume in Fort Worth, Texas.

He loved the outdoors and travelling. He loved to go camping and take float trips. He took great joy in exploring new places and trying new things. He especially loved the beach. 

He had a kind and generous heart; he would help anyone. He adored his family and many pets, especially Berniece, their beloved Dachshund. 

Derek is survived by his husband, Derrek Blume; his father, Charles “Chuck” Bridges; maternal grandmother Marla McAdoo; siblings Rachel “Nikki” Simmons, Ashley Bridges, Tommy Bridges, Brittany Allen-Brantley, Noah Bridges and Mindy Bridges; 10 nieces and nephews; an aunt, Cathy (Ron) Spurlock; several aunts and uncles; other relatives, and many friends. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Sue Harvey; his paternal grandparents; his maternal grandfather; and a brother, Dustin McAdoo. 

Funeral services for Derek “D” Blume will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, with the Rev. Ken Wilson officiating. Friends and family can call from noon until the service hour at 2 p.m. at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. 

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements.