Bledsoe, Donald E.

Bledsoe, DonaldMr. Donald E. Bledsoe, 65, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 3:12 pm Thursday, August 20, 2015 at his home.

He was born November 25, 1949 in Galesburg the son of Paul and Betty Sholl Bledsoe. He first married Shirley Pettis Bern. He later married Carla Jackson Hadsall.

He is survived by his wife Carla of Galesburg; his two daughters, Shannon (and Chad Eiker) Bledsoe of Knoxville, Illinois and Ashley (and Tony Brown) Bledsoe of Galesburg; his two brothers, Paul (and Bev) Bledsoe, Jr. and LeRoy (and Sally) Bledsoe both of Galesburg; his two sisters, Paula (and Wayne) Schefskey of Canton, Illinois and Ruth Ann Blickem of Galesburg and four grandchildren, Lilly and Dakota Eiker and Abigail and Emily Brown. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Donald served in the US Army for two years stationed in Alabama.

He worked as the meat manager at the former Giant Foods. He retired as a supervisor of the Milk Processing Plant for Henry C. Hill. Donald graduated from Galesburg High School in 1968. He was a member of the Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285. He was an avid golfer and was a member at Gibson Woods. Donald enjoyed spending time with his family and grandkids.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 pm Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Military Honors. Pastor Curtis Bledsoe will officiate. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 pm Monday at the chapel. Cremation will follow services. Memorials may be made to a college fund for his grandchildren. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com

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