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Charles Bledsoe Obituary
Chuck was born to Charles Bledsoe and Virginia Edwards Bledsoe in Huntington, West Virginia. After graduating from Huntington High School, he joined the U.S. Navy, becoming a member of UDT and then a Navy SEAL, before serving in Vietnam. He earned a Purple Heart & Silver Star.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Phyllis Bledsoe, as well as daughters, Kimberly Roberts (Paul); Katey Korslund and Krysta Schwartz (Michael). Also left to cherish his memory are eight grandchildren and many loving friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at noon at Altmeyer Funeral Home (Visitation at 11am), 1801 Baltic Ave. in Virginia Beach. A graveside burial service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to UDT-SEAL Association (udtseal.org) or VFW Post 392.
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Heidi Gallant
December 1, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the entire Bledsoe family. Phyllis please know you are in our thoughts and prayers daily. We where blessed to know you both and will treasure those memories always.
Sincerely
Heidi & Chuck Gallant
Wendy Bookhout
November 29, 2019
Dear Tootsie and family,
Im sad about Chuck. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the happy memories and experiences that you shared help you through this time and bring you comfort.
I will miss you, Chuck. Rest In Peace.
Love from Wendy and my family in Canada
Myrna Gaskill
November 29, 2019
My sincere condolences go out to Phyllis and the Bledsoe family. May the love of friends and family carry you through your sorrow.
Rest In Peace, Chuck.
steven graves
November 28, 2019
Kim and offer our sincere condolences to phyllis and the Bledsoe family. I only knew chuck for about 5 years but in those years I found a remarkable man..god bless chuck and the Bledsoe family...RIP Shipmate
Kimberly and Steven Graves
Carol Mueller
November 27, 2019
Rest in peace, Chuck. Always enjoyed the laughs at the VFW Post and your story of how you and Phyllis met. You will be missed, my friend.
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