William Louis Blandford

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Walter J. Kent Funeral Home - Elmira

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Elmira, New York

William Blandford Obituary

BLANDFORD,
William Louis
Age 77, of Elmira, NY, peacefully closed his eyes and went to sleep eternally on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. He was a gentle, kind and loving soul to all that knew him. Born August 8, 1931 in Elmira, son of the late Clayton and Katherine (Cooper) Blandford, he was also predeceased by his son, Keith W. Blandford; brothers, Eugene and Donald Blandford; and sister, Phyllis Shepard; and is survived by his daughters, Ardella Blandford of Matthew, NC, and Cynthia Nash of Atlanta, GA; sisters, Lucy Brown of Elmira, Joyce Buncom of Queens, NY, Sandra (Leslie Francoise) and Norma (John) Holmes, both of Jacksonville, FL, and Leslie Blandford of Elmira; brother, Wayne (Phyllis) Dunham of Syracuse, NY; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends he dearly loved. Billy was an outstanding prominent basketball player for E.F.A and a veteran of the Korean War. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Wednesday, September 24th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Rev. Roosevelt Simmons, his Pastor, will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Billy's family thanks the Chemung County Department of Aging, Chemung County Nursing Facility, social workers, nurses and doctors for their unfailing care for Billy.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Sep. 22, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for William Blandford

7 Entries

Marie (Rankin)Brown

September 24, 2008

Blanford Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God sustain you during your time of grief.

Jean Ward

September 23, 2008

Blandford Family,
My Deepest Sympathy.
Keeping you in thought and Prayer.

Love , Jean Ward.

Joyce Horton

September 23, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Blandford Family

September 22, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Shirley Keep

September 22, 2008

I remember Bill from EFA. I was a cheerleader when he played basketball. His game was electrifying. He was a warm, friendly guy. I will pray for him and his family. May Peace be within you.

Pat Aaron-Hills

September 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lynn Brown

September 22, 2008

To the Blandford Family My Sympathy goes out to each and everyone of you. May God Comfort you in your time of Sorrow.God Bless

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