Lester Harold Bledsoe

lester bledsoe

Lester Harold Bledsoe, 94, of Arden, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

Born and raised in West Virginia, but a resident of Arden for the past 15 years, Lester was a son of the late Icy Ramsey and Grover Cleveland Bledsoe. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gilbert Bledsoe and Lloyd Bledsoe.

Lester proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and loved gardening and West Virginia football. His true passion in life was his family, especially his loving wife of 71 years, Wanda King Bledsoe.

In addition to Wanda, Lester is also survived by one daughter, Teresa Miller (Michael); one son, Todd Bledsoe (Christie); three grandchildren, Amanda Miller, Cody Bledsoe and Tyler Bledsoe, as well as two brothers, Carl Bledsoe and Ted Bledsoe.

A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 14 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. The service will be streamed live via the Groce Funeral Home Facebook page (www.facebook.com/grocefh). His family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday for one hour prior to the service. A private burial with military honors will be held at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 216 Shelburne Road, Asheville, NC 28806.

Services

Funeral Service: November 14, 2021 3:00 pm

Room: Chapel

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704

(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Visitation: November 14, 2021 2:00 pm

Room: Chapel

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704

(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Private Burial:

Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711

828-252-3535

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  1. My condolences to Teresa Miller in the passing of her Dad. May she be comforted in knowing that he is in a much better place! Haven`t seen her or Todd in many years, but I do reflect on the old memories. Warm Regards

  2. I’m so sorry for your loss and so thankful for my time with Mr.Bledsoe and family. He will be loved and missed.

  3. Teresa & Todd Your dad was one of the most Godly men that I have ever known. Even as a small child and only getting to visit as we grew up I looked forwarded to going to your home because of the warmth of your dad and mom’s love. I pray that the God of all comfort and peace be with both of you and Aunt Wanda. I am sure as the ministers have said today that your dad heard the words of our Lord and Saviour “Well done thou good and faithful servant”

  4. So sorry to hear of his passing love this family. Knew them from the Ripley baptist church In Ripley wv


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