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1925
DIED
2008
Lewis Bledsoe Obituary
Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Friday in Greenwood Chapel. Masonic brothers will officiate along with Pastor Jim Marton. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park with military honors.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for memorials to be sent in his honor to the American Lung Association of Texas, 8150 Brookriver Drive, S-102, LB-151, Dallas, Texas 75247; or Disabled American Veterans.
Honorary pallbearers: Al Kilgore, Joe Cameron, Martin Moore, Jay Kuhne, Bud Sweeney, Garner Stewart and Walter Creamer.
Lewis was born April 10, 1925, in Alvarado to Louis Counce and Julia Bledsoe. His family moved to Fort Worth in 1941. A graduate of Lake Worth High School, Lewis also majored in geology at TCU. Lewis was the owner/general contractor of Bledsoe Construction and began his business by building houses in the 1950s, then changing to commercial buildings. Lewis also previously owned and operated City Steel for a number of years, until he retired altogether in 1982.
Lewis proudly served as a World War II veteran under Gen. Patton, with the 8th Armored Division. Lewis fought in three major battles including the Battle of the Bulge. Lewis received a Bronze Star for bravery in action. As a member of Southside Masonic Lodge #1114, Lewis was honored to have worn the Moslah Shrine fez. Lewis expressed such joy over numerous European trips he had taken with his Masonic brethren. Lewis was also a member of the English Speaking Union, TCU Alumni Association and Ridglea Country Club, where he enjoyed playing golf for 35 years. Lewis enjoyed fishing and hunting as well.
The family wishes to express gratitude to Bridgeway Hospice, the nurses and staff at Baylor All Saints, and most of all to Clellie Tanner for her loving care.
Survivors: Wife of 55 years, Barbara Babcock; son, Brandon and wife, Juli; grandchildren, Cameron and Gueneth; brothers, John, Joe, Ernest "Jack"; all of the D/FW area; many nieces and nephews.
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for Lewis Bledsoe
Debbie Christopherson
December 19, 2008
Dear Barbara
It seems like yesterday we met at the 8th Armored reunion. Lewis will be missed by all. Glad to have known him and hope to hear from you in the future.
PAT RIDDLE WOMACK
December 10, 2008
BARBARA, BRANDON AND JULI, PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES. I JUST HEARD ABOUT LEWIS FROM NANCY A FEW MOMENTS AGO. I KNOW HE WAS ILL A LONG TIME. MY LOVE AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
Pat and Joe Bilardi
December 5, 2008
We have fond memories of the travels we have enjoyed together, the New Year's Eve parties and the many other times spent together. We will miss you. May God enfold the family in His arms and comfort them. With love,
DIANE SCOTT
December 5, 2008
My parents, Don and Margie Martin, were long time friends of Lewis and Barbara. They treasured their friendship and loved them dearly. I
have fond memories of Lewis at Lake Whitney and at the Martins in Arlington.
God bless you, Lewis.
Diane Martin Scott
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Clellie Tanner
December 5, 2008
It was an honor to have served Lewis as his caregiver this past year. Lewis was very special to me. I will miss him dearly. Lewis has surely left a mark on my heart and in my mind forever, as I believe he has with so many others. I pray for Barbara, Brandon, Julie, Cameron, and Guen. That they find comfort in their many positive memories of a husband, dad and grandfather that loved them so.
Naomi Burkhalter
December 4, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss. God has taken him to a better place. I will keep you in my prayers that each day will get easier for you. Naomi Burkhalter (owner of Burdav's Cafe)
Kenneth Wilson
December 4, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Lewis and I go back many years.
Joe and Bobbie Cameron
December 3, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Bledsoe family. We have lost a very dear friend. May God bless you and keep you at this time.
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