Benjamin Montay Bledsoe

Benjamin Montay Bledsoe obituary, Rockford, IL

Benjamin Montay Bledsoe

Benjamin Bledsoe Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Collins & Stone Funeral Home on Oct. 28, 2023.

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BENJAMIN MONTAY BLEDSOE
AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS "MAN" or
BOOMAN WAS BORN ON JANUARY 6, 1994 IN CHICAGO, IL TO LOVING PARENTS AZELIA BLEDSOE AND ANTONIO BAKER. MAN AS HE WAS CALLED BY FAMILY, WAS RAISED ON THE WEST-SIDE OF CHICAGO WHERE HE ATTENDED -- and furthered his education in Markham and Rockford, Illinois. Benjamin was raised in church since he was a little boy. Man was outgoing and very reasonable. He loved to joke around and make people laugh.
Always was over protective and the muscle of his family. LOVED TO WATCH WRESTLING AND ENJOYED TIME WITH HIS KIDS. HE LOVED SPENDING TIME WITH HIS KIDS AND TAKING THEM TO SCHOOL. Benjamin was a loving child and loved to protect his mom siblings, children, family and friends. He loved music and boxing. Loved getting money, singing, and doing battle rapping with his oldest sister and youngest brother.
Benjamin, passed on to eternal life on October 24, 2023. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother Azelia Bledsoe (Punkin). Father Antonio Baker (Tony); Grandmother Florean Bledsoe and Vivian Mosby; Sisters: Lashay Sutton, Shaunte Johnson & Alisza Powell; Brothers: Antonio Baker, Bartholomew Powell and Antonio Johnson. Children: Azelia Bledsoe, Monkayla Bledsoe and Lejend Bledsoe. Loving Aunts: Florstine Bledsoe (Earnest), Bobbie Bledsoe, Linda McKinney (Land), Jackie Buford, Thelma Baker, Aretha Baker (Rere) Rosie Dawson and deceased aunt Monique Baker.
Loving Uncles: Michael "Mike "Bledsoe (Cheryl) Morris Bledsoe (Vanetra) William Pearson, Alonzo"Peewee"Baker (Stephanie)and Daniel Bledsoe and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and down to earth ride friends.
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