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Ira Bledsoe Obituary

Ira Dene Bledsoe SHELBY - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ira Dene Bledsoe on October 14, 2014, after an extended battle against cancer. His celebration of life with military honors will be at Cecil Burton Funeral Home Saturday,October 18, 2014, at 2 PM. A viewing will be from 12-2. Friends will be received immediately after the service and other times at the home. Chaplin Len Byars will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may go to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150 or Aisy's Angels at 5542 Aragon Ave., Deleon Springs, FL 32130. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Bledsoe. Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.

Published by Charlotte Observer on Oct. 16, 2014.
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I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one.

Monica

October 18, 2014

We're so sorry to hear about Dene, he was such a joy each time he came to our office. We enjoyed talking and laughing with him and hearing his stories. He will be greatly missed.
Staff at Plaster Family Dentistry

October 16, 2014

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