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Posted: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 3:10 pm

Ed Delbridge Jr.

Willis Edward (Ed) Delbridge, Jr., photographer, real estate developer and entrepreneur, died October 21, 2008 in Murfreesboro. He was 77 years of age.

Delbridge attended the MTSU Training School, forerunner of the Homer Pittard Campus School, Murfreesboro Central High School and Middle Tennessee State University. While at MTSU, he majored in music with a minor in aviation. He and his wife, Jessica Clara McDonald Delbridge met at MTSU.

After founding Delbridge Studio in 1949, Delbridge joined the Air Force during the Korean conflict during which he served as an aerial photographer. Mr. Delbridge was inducted into the Tennessee Photographers Hall of Fame. In 1958, Mr. and Mrs. Delbridge began developing real estate in Rutherford and Davidson counties, and developed the first off campus housing for MTSU students in the early 1960’s.

An avid supporter of promoting and preserving the history of transportation, Mr. Delbridge was a founder of the Middle Tennessee Antique Automobile Club of America and had an extensive collection of antique automobiles and model trains. His antique automobiles, along with his model trains, were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Delbridge to the Children’s Discovery House Museum for future generations to enjoy.

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By: prin on 10/22/08
A great man for Murfreesboro and the many people that knew him. The good ole times when dances were held and Delbridge Studios were uin charge of pictures. The senior class pictures for M'boro Central High School made by Delbridge. The leadership and help that he gave to many high school students in this town. he was a great person and I am privileged to have known him and to call him my friend.