Ronald Lee Bledsoe, 76, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away at 3:47 am on Sunday August 25th, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born June 21st, 1948 in Washington, Indiana to the late Dale & Ruby Bledsoe.
Ron graduated from Loogootee High School in 1966 and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran proudly serving his country. After returning home, he married his wife of 52 years, Linda on April 22nd, 1972, in Loogootee.
He served as a Civil Servant at NSWC Crane beginning in 1971, and was fortunate to retire June 30th, 2000 at the age of 52. He then continued the legacy his dad Dale established in the 70’s operating Bledsoe Pest Control where he created lifelong friends and enjoyed the long conversations he had with every one of his customers. Ron spent every moment he could with his family, loved being on the river fishing and running trot lines. He loved his grandchildren and attended nearly every basketball, baseball, tennis, tee-ball games, and dance recital over the last 15 years. Ron was dearly loved by his wife, children and grandchildren. In their eyes, he hung the moon. The love and guidance provided by him will never be forgotten and he will live in their hearts forever.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Dale & Ruby Bledsoe: sister, Kathy Burks: brother, Tony Bledsoe: father & mother-in-law, Russell & Francis Hager: sisters-in-law, Donna Sanders & Judy Hager: brother-in-law Richard Green.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; his children, Julie (John) Scott of Vincennes, IN and Jeff (Lori) Bledsoe of Loogootee, IN. Three grandchildren: Peyton, Brandon and Preslee Bledsoe. Ron is also survived by his siblings, Linda Green and Larry (Judy) Bledsoe, all of Loogootee; sister-in-law, Sophie Bledsoe of Loogootee; brothers-in-law, Garry Burks of Washington, Jim (Darlene) Hager of Loogootee, Rob (Susie) Hager of Loogootee, and many nieces and nephews, cousins and good friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 29th, 2024 at the Loogootee Christian Church. Burial and Military Rites will follow at Goodwill Cemetery in Loogootee, Indiana.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 29th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
In lieu of flowers and other gifts, please contribute to the Ron Bledsoe Memorial Fund so his legacy of giving back can live on year after year.
Ron Bledsoe Memorial Fund
1848 State Road 550
Loogootee, IN 47553 Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com
Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee, Indiana is honored to serve the family of Ronald Lee Bledsoe.
