George Bledsoe Sr.

Bledsoe, George Sr. Age 77 of Columbus, GA, went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2010 at Columbus Hospice. George Bledsoe was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on March 15, 1933. George was preceded in death by both parents, George Bledsoe and Lola Lee-Bledsoe. He was a 1952 graduate of Dunbar High School in Oklahoma City. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years during the Korean War, Vietnam War and Tet Offensive Way. He retired from the University of Minnesota after 24 years of service. He was a member and Deacon at Trinity Tabernacle Church before moving to Georgia in 1999 and became a member of Church Of Columbus. George Bledsoe loved the Lord and people. Preceded in death by loving wife, Carol of 54 years; 4 siblings, Evelyn Bledsoe, Joy Bledsoe, Cleo McCoy and Peggy Fields. Survived by 6 sons and 1 daughter, George Bledsoe Jr. of Mpls, MN, Richard Bledsoe (Evelyn) of Mpls, MN, Jerome Bledsoe (Shirley) of Columbus, GA, Tyrone Bledsoe (Mindra) of Mpls, MN, Frank Bledsoe (Viola) of Burnsville, MN, Rodney Bledsoe (Therese) of St. Louis Park, Cristale Bledsoe-Combs of Columbus, GA; 20 grandchildren and 23 great- grandchildren. George leaves behind many loving family members, friends and a host of nieces, nephews, and great nieces. Homegoing Service, April 22 at 12:00 Noon. Visitation one hour prior to service at Trinity Tabernacle Church, 2314 Plymouth Ave. N, Mpls, MN 55411. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy 612-521-3677 3816 Penn Ave N, Mpls, MN 55412