Claude Dewayne Bledsaw

Claude Dewayne Bledsaw obituary

Claude Dewayne Bledsaw

Claude Bledsaw Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bulger Funeral Home on Sep. 14, 2025.

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Claude Dewayne Bledsaw, 83, of Booneville, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, September 11, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1942, in Washburn, Arkansas to the late Claude B. and Delpha Bledsaw.

He was a member of the Heritage Addition Church of Christ in Booneville and a retired carpenter. He also enjoyed working on Floyd Parnell's farm for several years. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents before mentioned; sisters, Imogene Goff and Wanda Scott; father-in-law, Paul Ray; and brother-in-law, Gerald Goff.

Funeral service will be on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:00 am at Heritage Addition Church of Christ in Booneville with burial at Carolan Cemetery, under the direction of Bulger Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Bulger Funeral Home.

Claude is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn Bledsaw of the home; son, Shawn Bledsaw of Booneville; grandson, Brayden Bledsaw and his wife, Mariah; granddaughter, Abby Bledsaw; great grandchild, Colter Bledsaw; sister, Sandra Schlinker and her husband, George; mother-in-law, Lillie Mae Ray; brother-in-law, Charles DeWayne Scott; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Trent Goff, Ty Goff, Dax Goff, Steve Goff, Brian Schlinker, Hunter Schlinker, Tim Goff, and Scott LeBrun

Honorary Pallbearers: Floyd Parnell, Steve Davis, Joe Richardson, Bill Smith, Wyatt Schlinker, Tim Johnson, Colton Johnson, Cleve Gibson, Doug Kinslow, J.W. Bridges, and Justin Goff

www.bulgerfh.com

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