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Glenn Bledsoe PDF Print E-mail

Glenn Murphy Bledsoe, 55, of Newberry, died Wednesday, December 23, 2009.

Born on July 30, 1954, in Whitmire, he was a son of the late Ike Bledsoe, Sr. and Martha Murphy Bledsoe. He graduated in 1972 from Whitmire High School and attended North Greenville College. He was employed by the S.C. Department of Disabilities and Special Needs at Whitten Center where he was the Director of Volunteer Services. He was a member of the Friends of Whitten Center and supported individuals with disabilities for many years. Mr. Bledsoe was a member of The Master’s Baptist Church and attended St. James Lutheran Church. He was a member of Goodfellows in Whitmire, a former member of the Board of Directors of the Newberry Country Club and a former board member of the Bush River Activity Association.

Surviving are his wife, Annette Williams Bledsoe; a son, Benjamin Murphy Bledsoe of the home; a sister, Marcy (Mike) Lake of Saluda; brothers, Ike (Lana) Bledsoe, Jr. of Whitmire, Rev. Eddie Bledsoe of Newberry and Dan Bledsoe of Columbia; his mother-in-law, Bobby Ann Williams; a brother-in-law, Danny (Beverly) Williams; a sister-in-law, Chrissie (Mark) Campitella and a number of special nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2009, at St. James Lutheran Church by the Rev. Rodney Gunter and Rev. Todd Johnson. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Friends of Whitten Center or Whitten Center Parents Club, PO Drawer, 239, Clinton, SC 29325.

Active pallbearers: Todd Frazier, Murray Gray, Robbie Jennings, Lee Moss, Russell Neel, Tony Prather, Barry Shealy, and Sam Taylor

A memorial message may be sent to the family by clicking the "Add Condolence" link below.
 

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#215 Debby Bledsoe 2010-08-16 18:39
Annette and Benjamin,

Please know that the two of you are still in our thoughts and prayers. Dan and I miss Glenn so much. He was a wonderful big brother to the love of my life (Dan) and a great brother in law to me. Take care and keep in touch.

Dan,Debby,Caleb and Zachary Bledsoe
 
 
#214 Evelyn & Fred Taylor 2010-01-08 01:33
Annette & Ben, We were so sorry to learn about Glenn. He was one of a kind, always had something nice to say. He will be missed by all of us. We continue to hold you in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Evelyn & Fred Taylor
 
 
#213 Diana Evans Lamb 2010-01-05 21:03
Annette and Ben: I am truly and utterly saddened by the loss of Glenn...I started off at Whitten in 1981 in the Records Dept., leaving Whitten in 1992 and transferring to Coastal. In all my years at Whitten Center, Glenn never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face...no matter what he was doing, he gave it 150 percent! My thoughts and prayers are with you, Annette, and with your son, Ben. My heart is breaking for you both...may God bless you and keep you safe. Please accept my utmost sympathy for you, Ben, and the rest of the Bledsoe and Williams family.
 
 
#212 JesseFrazier Samples 2010-01-05 19:04
It is with deep heart felt sympathy that I send my condolences to Glenn's family. I can remember as a little girl my daddy (Todd Frazier) A.K.A "Chief", Glenn, Jamie Patrick, Calvin Young, Buddy Bridges, etc. all being buddies and playing basketball. As I was older I would run into Glenn or Ms. Annette in Clinton or Newberry, both always had a smile on their faces! I never have been around Benjamin much, but I do remember thinking he looked just like his Daddy when he was a little boy. I hear you (Ben) are a great golfer. I know that this is so hard to go through. We just lost Elaine Frazier (Granny) last May, and I (WE) still grieve everyday. The only thing I can tell you to do is GIVE IT TO GOD. His plan is perfect even when it hurts so badly. It is hard to see through trials, but one day we will see the day of an UNCLOUDY DAY! Amen to that. Sometimes I just sit and weep because I miss my Granny, but I have to cry to relieve the pressure. So when you need to cry, do it. Don't hold back. Carry on the best you can, but let God be the Captain of your ship. TO MR. Eddy Bledsoe....my favorite Study hall teacher a WHS who never let us hardly say one word! LOL!.....you too are in my prayers. I didn't know all of his family, but this entire message is for all of you, even friends that miss him so dearly. I love you all. MAy God be with you all.
~Jessica Frazier Samples
 
 
#211 Teresa Scurry 2010-01-05 18:01
Annette and Ben- It was indeed a pleasure to have met Mr. Glenn Bledsoe at Whitten some 14 years ago. The day I met him, it was if I had known him my entire life. I never saw a frown on his face. He knew all of the consumers names and they would smile whenever they saw him. I know he is smiling down on us now! May God continue to give you strength to move forward in your life without him, and just know that he may not be with you physically but in spirit! God Bless all of you!!
 
 
#210 Denise Cagle Seymore 2010-01-04 15:06
Please accept my condolences during this tragic time. I remember the Bledsoe family from the years I lived in Whitmire as a teenager. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
 
 
#209 Larissa Anstead 2010-01-01 13:53
Eddie I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, I did not know him but I do know you and I know if he was anything like you the world has truly lost a wonderful caring person, my condolances to you and his family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
 
 
#208 The Gilliam Family 2009-12-31 16:17
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. Glenn was a special person and will greatly be missed not only at Whitten Center but by all the lives he touched around the state. He was truly an advocate for people with disabilities. Take comfort in knowing that God will be with you during this time.
Ernest and Mary Gilliam
 
 
#207 Gloria O. Werts 2009-12-31 01:24
Annette,
I was so sorry to hear about Glenn.I am praying for you and Ben.I know it is hard ,But God is with you and will see you through these bad times.Try to trust in Him.
Love Gloria
 
 
#206 Holger Wohlfahrt 2009-12-30 03:47
Dear Bledsoe family,

I am so shocked about the bad news. I am so sorry about Glenn's early passing! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Unfortunately I can write only very shortly. I am in Indonesia. Internet is not working well. But I am thinking of you!
Holger
 
 
#205 Penny Graham Howard 2009-12-30 01:27
Dear Annette Ben Ike Eddie Marcy Dan and families, I was so sorry to hear about Glenn. he has always been a nice person and so down to earth with everyone he met. He will be missed and all of you are in our prayers. Fred and Penny Howard
 
 
#204 Jerrel Lynn King 2009-12-29 21:39
Annette, I was saddened to learn of Glenn's passing. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerrel Lynn King
Anderson Disabilities and Special Needs Board
 
 
#203 Sheila Meadors Neely 2009-12-29 21:07
I worked with Glen at Whitten Center for almost 10 years (I was Sheila Cannon) and I knew his family when I lived in Whitmire (I was Sheila Gibson). I was so, so shocked when I read of his loss. I have been gone from WC for a very long time, but I can assure you that it will never be the same with him not there. Heaven has truly gain a wonderful angel in Glen. You are all in my prayers.
 
 
#202 Tina Garmon Griffin 2009-12-29 20:58
Eddie, Marcy, Ike and Dan: I was so sorry to hear about Glenn passing. He was such a nice person and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by everyone. Tina Griffin
 
 
#201 Anne Lawrence 2009-12-29 19:57
Dear Annette & Benjamin,
There are just no words to describe how saddened we were when we heard the news about Glen. I remember the first day at Whitten Center I met Glen. He has truly been a great friend over my 25+ years here at Whitten. Glen will be greatly missed by all. Glen was an outstanding man, always smiling and giving of his time. Everyone was equal in Glen's eyes - he was always nice and helpful to everyone he met. Benjamin, he was so proud when you were born - he talked about you all the time and the things that the two of you did together. Always remember the good times the two of you had together. Whitten will never be the same without Glen - he gave so much to the consumers that we serve here - he went above and beyond his duty. He will truly be missed by all. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. May God give you the peace that only he can give at this time in both of your lives. Walter & Anne Lawrence
 
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