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Truman Bledsoe Obituary

BLEDSOE, TRUMAN CLAUDIUS III 81, died Dec. 12 in Providence RI after a long illness. He was born Aug. 4, 1934 in Chicago Illinois. After a successful career as a sportswriter for the Milwaukee Journal, he joined the National Football League Management Council in 1973. Over the course of his career with the National Football League, he served as General Manager for the Buffalo Bills and held senior management positions with the New York Giants, the Cleveland Browns, and the Phoenix Cardinals. He is survived by Shirley, his wife of 59 years, six children, Anne Alba (Peter), Chris Bledsoe (Marlene Stager), Tom Bledsoe MD (Cathy), Katie George (Dave), Carolyn Holmes (Phil), and Ellie Loomis (Don); and 13 grandchildren. A Solemn Requiem will be held Tuesday at 11AM in St. Stephen's Church, George St., Providence. Burial will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Full obituary may be found at monahandrabblesherman.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Dec. 14, 2015.

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dennis murphy

December 29, 2015

My long time Westchester neighbor, I remember Terry for his quick wit and strong opinions [he was usually right!]. Sympathies to his children and grand children and wife Shirley. A good man will be remembered for his good deeds.

Yvette Poston-Redmann

December 16, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Prays go out to the whole family. Great memories living next to you in Milwaukee.

John Anzivino1

December 16, 2015

My sincere sympathy to you Dr Bledsoe and your family.

M. JANE FIERSTEIN

December 15, 2015

DEAR CATHY AND TOM,
PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES AT THIS SAD TIME. KNOW WELL,YOU AND YOU FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. GOD BLESS! M. JANE FIERSTEIN

December 15, 2015

So sorry for your loss. What a good long life Truman enjoyed. Many cannot say the same. He was one of those especially strong. Ps. 90:10

December 14, 2015

tom and kathy, so sorry for your loss.

bob valliere & kathy scott valliere

Thomas Blackinton

December 14, 2015

Sorry for your loss Dr. Bledsoe. You and your family are in my prayers

December 14, 2015

Dr. Bledsoe.....sorry for the loss of your father, marianne warren

Jim Ganzer

December 14, 2015

Thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Shirley and the entire Bledsoe family. Uncle Terry will be missed greatly.

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