Walter C. Bledsaw, 92 of Decatur, met his Lord and Savior on Thursday December 5, 2013 at 11:08 am.
Walter was born July 27, 1921 in Decatur, EL., son of William and Ada (Trueblood) Bledsaw. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Petrowsky on July 5, 1941.
He was a lifetime citizen of Decatur. He and his wife had six children. Both gave their hearts to Jesus in 1981. Walter worked 2 fulltime jobs to support his family and retired from both A.E. Staley's and the Concrete Finisher's Union. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW. II in the Seabees.
He loved his church family at Parkway Nazarene Church. He loved to work puzzles, babies and this beautiful world God created. He was the best Dad.
Walter is survived by son; Rev. R. James Beldsaw (Lynette) of Chanhassen, MN., daughter; Judy Huffaker (Decie) of Murfreesboro, TN., son Bill Bledsaw (Priscilla) of Decatur, daughter; Kathy Eytchison (Patrick) of Lincoln, IL., daughter; Debra Summerlott (Marc) of Decatur, brother; Jack Bledsaw of Bolingbrook, IL., and special friends Art and Helen Smith and Lum Tipsword. Walter was blessed with 20 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren, some of which are in heaven.
He was preceded in death by his wife on December 22, 1981, one son; Robert Bledsaw, brothers; Don Bledsaw and Ralph Bledsaw, sisters; Eva Galloway, Vivian Bundy and Beulah Giles.
We will miss his great sense of humor. We rejoice knowing that he is once again with his wife "Dorcie" and so many of his loved ones who have passed.
Services to celebrate his life was 10:00 am. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Parkway Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Michael Tapscott, officiating. Visitation was 5 to 7 pm. Tuesday December 10, 2013 also at the church. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery with Military Honors by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Church or the Honor Guard.
Obituary written by family members.
Herald and Review
Walter was born July 27, 1921 in Decatur, EL., son of William and Ada (Trueblood) Bledsaw. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Petrowsky on July 5, 1941.
He was a lifetime citizen of Decatur. He and his wife had six children. Both gave their hearts to Jesus in 1981. Walter worked 2 fulltime jobs to support his family and retired from both A.E. Staley's and the Concrete Finisher's Union. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW. II in the Seabees.
He loved his church family at Parkway Nazarene Church. He loved to work puzzles, babies and this beautiful world God created. He was the best Dad.
Walter is survived by son; Rev. R. James Beldsaw (Lynette) of Chanhassen, MN., daughter; Judy Huffaker (Decie) of Murfreesboro, TN., son Bill Bledsaw (Priscilla) of Decatur, daughter; Kathy Eytchison (Patrick) of Lincoln, IL., daughter; Debra Summerlott (Marc) of Decatur, brother; Jack Bledsaw of Bolingbrook, IL., and special friends Art and Helen Smith and Lum Tipsword. Walter was blessed with 20 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren, some of which are in heaven.
He was preceded in death by his wife on December 22, 1981, one son; Robert Bledsaw, brothers; Don Bledsaw and Ralph Bledsaw, sisters; Eva Galloway, Vivian Bundy and Beulah Giles.
We will miss his great sense of humor. We rejoice knowing that he is once again with his wife "Dorcie" and so many of his loved ones who have passed.
Services to celebrate his life was 10:00 am. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Parkway Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Michael Tapscott, officiating. Visitation was 5 to 7 pm. Tuesday December 10, 2013 also at the church. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery with Military Honors by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Church or the Honor Guard.
Obituary written by family members.
Herald and Review
Walter C. Bledsaw, 92 of Decatur, met his Lord and Savior on Thursday December 5, 2013 at 11:08 am.
Walter was born July 27, 1921 in Decatur, EL., son of William and Ada (Trueblood) Bledsaw. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Petrowsky on July 5, 1941.
He was a lifetime citizen of Decatur. He and his wife had six children. Both gave their hearts to Jesus in 1981. Walter worked 2 fulltime jobs to support his family and retired from both A.E. Staley's and the Concrete Finisher's Union. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW. II in the Seabees.
He loved his church family at Parkway Nazarene Church. He loved to work puzzles, babies and this beautiful world God created. He was the best Dad.
Walter is survived by son; Rev. R. James Beldsaw (Lynette) of Chanhassen, MN., daughter; Judy Huffaker (Decie) of Murfreesboro, TN., son Bill Bledsaw (Priscilla) of Decatur, daughter; Kathy Eytchison (Patrick) of Lincoln, IL., daughter; Debra Summerlott (Marc) of Decatur, brother; Jack Bledsaw of Bolingbrook, IL., and special friends Art and Helen Smith and Lum Tipsword. Walter was blessed with 20 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren, some of which are in heaven.
He was preceded in death by his wife on December 22, 1981, one son; Robert Bledsaw, brothers; Don Bledsaw and Ralph Bledsaw, sisters; Eva Galloway, Vivian Bundy and Beulah Giles.
We will miss his great sense of humor. We rejoice knowing that he is once again with his wife "Dorcie" and so many of his loved ones who have passed.
Services to celebrate his life was 10:00 am. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Parkway Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Michael Tapscott, officiating. Visitation was 5 to 7 pm. Tuesday December 10, 2013 also at the church. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery with Military Honors by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Church or the Honor Guard.
Obituary written by family members.
Herald and Review
Walter was born July 27, 1921 in Decatur, EL., son of William and Ada (Trueblood) Bledsaw. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Petrowsky on July 5, 1941.
He was a lifetime citizen of Decatur. He and his wife had six children. Both gave their hearts to Jesus in 1981. Walter worked 2 fulltime jobs to support his family and retired from both A.E. Staley's and the Concrete Finisher's Union. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW. II in the Seabees.
He loved his church family at Parkway Nazarene Church. He loved to work puzzles, babies and this beautiful world God created. He was the best Dad.
Walter is survived by son; Rev. R. James Beldsaw (Lynette) of Chanhassen, MN., daughter; Judy Huffaker (Decie) of Murfreesboro, TN., son Bill Bledsaw (Priscilla) of Decatur, daughter; Kathy Eytchison (Patrick) of Lincoln, IL., daughter; Debra Summerlott (Marc) of Decatur, brother; Jack Bledsaw of Bolingbrook, IL., and special friends Art and Helen Smith and Lum Tipsword. Walter was blessed with 20 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren, some of which are in heaven.
He was preceded in death by his wife on December 22, 1981, one son; Robert Bledsaw, brothers; Don Bledsaw and Ralph Bledsaw, sisters; Eva Galloway, Vivian Bundy and Beulah Giles.
We will miss his great sense of humor. We rejoice knowing that he is once again with his wife "Dorcie" and so many of his loved ones who have passed.
Services to celebrate his life was 10:00 am. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Parkway Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Michael Tapscott, officiating. Visitation was 5 to 7 pm. Tuesday December 10, 2013 also at the church. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery with Military Honors by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Church or the Honor Guard.
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