BORN

1939

DIED

2014

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Carol Bledsoe Obituary

Carol "C.J." Bledsoe

Palm Bay, FL

MSGT Carol J. Bledsoe (Ret), passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014. Carol was born on June 15, 1939 in Danville, VA. He served in the USAF and retired after 22 years. He then went to work for Bellsouth in Miami and retired after 24 years.

Carol also enjoyed his many years in the Ching Lung Kuoshu Kwan/ International Federation of Chinese Martial Arts in New Jersey. While in Miami, he started the Green Dragon Martial Arts School of South Florida and co-partnered the Florida Black Belt Association. He was also recognized in the book "Who's Who in American Martial Arts."

He moved to Palm Bay so he could enjoy his retirement days where he loved playing golf with the Horse & Riders at PAFB.

Carol Bledsoe is survived by his loving wife, Jean "Cookie" Bledsoe; his children, James (Emily) Bledsoe, Jacqueline (Luis) Boneri; his stepson, Edward (Christina) Mathews; his eight grandchildren, and loving dog, Jazzy. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many.

Please join the family for a celebration of his life at the Tides Collocated Club, Patrick Air Force Base, on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.

Published by FloridaToday on May 4, 2014.
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I worked with Carol at Bellsouth Engineering in Miami (Perrine). He was a man that could get the job done while always wearing a smile. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family.

John Pribble

May 29, 2014

Dear Jackie and family,
Today and always, may knowing others care help you throught this difficut time. Your memories of the times you spent with your wonderful father, fill your heart with comfort and strenght.
With sympathy in your time of loss,

Violeta Huesman

May 12, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are blessed to have had such a wonderful person in our lives! We are always here for you. XOXO

The Esposito family

May 10, 2014

Carol was good man who told the best stories. To me, that means he lived a full life. He knew how to make people laugh and was always a joy to be around. I have a pretty awesome sister-in-law so I have to give Carol credit for that. I love the Bledsoe family and wish you all my best.

Josh Weinberg

May 10, 2014

Our deepest condolences during this difficult time. Our prayers are sent with the utmost love.

Moran Family

May 10, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. I knew Mr. B at McGuire AFB and after he retired in Florida. He was a great mentor as a senior enlisted professional as well as in the martial arts. Sending healing thoughts to your family.

Karen Brandin

May 9, 2014

Although your human form has departed us momentarily, your spirit lives on in the hearts of each and every person who knew you. Gone, but never forgotten. R.I.P.

John & Suzzette Boneri

May 9, 2014

My deepest condolences goes out to you and your family. May your father rest in peace.

Miguel Gomez

May 9, 2014

My deepest condolences to Jackie, Luis, Julian and the Bledsoe Family.

John Mikle

May 9, 2014

My condolences to the bledsoe family and to all who have suffered this loss. Being surrounded by this amount of love is a true testament of what kind of Man Carol is and will be remembered as. My Love and prayers to your family and friends.

Matthew DeMarco

May 9, 2014

Carol, it was always special being with you.
I promise to take good care of your baby girl Jacqueline and your new grandson Julian

Rest in Peace my friend

In His Loving Arms
Lloyd

Lloyd Weinberg

May 9, 2014

Plese accept my deepest sympathy on your loss.

James LaBonte

May 9, 2014

Jackie, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Murielle Pamphile

May 9, 2014

My Thoughts and prayers are with you and all yours

Eddy Tamayo

May 9, 2014

Sorry for your loss, Jackie.

Please accept my deepest sympathy.

I hope the passage of time will help ease your sadness and leave you with happy memories. In the meantime, I'm sending healing thoughts and support your way.

Roberta Smith

May 9, 2014

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lynne Carr

May 9, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Love the Jones' family

Andrea Jones

May 9, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. What a blessing to have such a wonderful man in your lives and in your hearts always.

Caroline King

May 9, 2014

We studied the Martial Arts together, he was a great man, may he rest in peace.

Laura Mason

May 8, 2014

He was a sweet, sweet man and will be missed dearly by his family. I could see the love in his eyes for his family during Jackie and Luis' wedding. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Missy Lee

May 8, 2014

We love you with all of our hearts!
You will always be cherished!

Luis, Jackie, Julian Boneri

May 7, 2014

We love and miss you so much pops!!! You will be in our hearts always and forever!!! Let's go Canes!!!

Luis Boneri

May 7, 2014

Neal Isaac

May 7, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. He was a honorable man, loved his children, grand children and wife dearly. He raised precious and wonderful children. God bless you all. May you feel the presence of God and know he has transitioned, not gone, but only moved to the next stage. Thanks be to God for his life on earth.

Neal Isaac

May 7, 2014

I cant believe he is gone he was a very sweet man he will be miss here at CCCB

tara borst

May 5, 2014

A pleasant man of whom I always enjoyed his company and as a golfing friend. Gene Burress

May 4, 2014

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