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1930 - 2011
 Silas Elmo Bledsoe, born on April 30, 1930, the son of John Thomas Bledsoe and Gertrude Butcher Bledsoe, went to meet his maker on July 15, 2011. He is survived by Patsy Ruth Smith Bledsoe, his wife of 61 years. Other survivors include daughter, Patty Pauley and her husband Rick of Barboursville, a son-in-law, Steve Adkins of Barboursville, granddaughter, Myra Marie Cazad Bartilson and her husband, Bryan of Scott Depot, grandson, Shannon Dwight Cazad and his wife, Tara of Hurricane, grandson, Jon Thomas Wilkes of Barboursville, and three great-grandchildren, Benjamin Mathias Bartilson, Carmen Marie Bartilson, and Owen Shannon Cazad. In addition to his immediate family, he leaves behind a special group of in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Carmen Marie Bledsoe and Lora Gail Bledsoe Adkins; four sisters, Opal Lewis, Yvonne Lewis, Madelyn Clark and Kathleen Gwinn and one brother, Russell Bledsoe, who was an ordained Baptist Minister. Elmo made his living working in several different capacities for the C & O Railroad, the Chessie System and CSX Railway System. He began his career as a scrap yard laborer at the Barboursville Reclamation Plant in June of 1947 and retired from a middle management position on November 30, 1987 in Jacksonville, Florida. His soul was saved in April of 1976 at Hebron Baptist Church where he attended as a child and many other times throughout his life. He was a current member of a very loving church family at Lewis Memorial Baptist Church. Singing was the hobby that he enjoyed the most and he chose to sing praises to his Lord and Savior. He wanted to be remembered as one who loved God and his fellow man. He demonstrated this on a daily basis. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2011, at Lewis Memorial Baptist Church, by Dr. David Lemming and Nathan McClay. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville and after 10 a.m. Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lewis Memorial Baptist Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 19 condolences.
Bonnie Watkins
bwatkins4553@frontier.com
Wednesday July 20, 2011 at
9:08 AM
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To the Family:
Elmo had such a beautiful voice. We really enjoyed hearing him sing last year at the Center. We were out-of-town and were sorry to hear the news.
Love, Prayers and Peace,
Bonnie and Henry Watkins
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Tuesday July 19, 2011 at
6:52 PM
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Monday July 18, 2011 at
9:52 PM
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Bobbie France Chapman
Monday July 18, 2011 at
3:17 PM
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Mr. Bledsoe was one of the most
kind and hysterically funny men I
have ever met. He will be sorely missed by everyone that has had the good fortune of crossing paths
with him. He was and is a true witness for the Lord!
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Gene Stephenson
Monday July 18, 2011 at
11:06 AM
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I am verry sorry about Elmo's passing. I have enjoyed his singing for several years and I will miss hearing and seeing him. I heard and saw him just a couple of weeks ago at Church. May God comfort you at this time. Gene
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Jim & Jackie White
familyfinder100@aol.com
Monday July 18, 2011 at
9:03 AM
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Sorry we are not able to attend. We will miss him and his great voice. He was a fine man. Our condolences to the family.
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Max & Sarah Clay
Monday July 18, 2011 at
8:59 AM
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Sarah and I would like to express our condolences to Patsy and family. I have known Elmo since early childhood and always considered him a good friend.
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Cecil & Janet Parsons
Sunday July 17, 2011 at
5:50 PM
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Dear Patsy & Family - Please know that it was a great joy for us to know our dear brother, Elmo. He was always a joy to be around and he truly was a servant of our dear Lord. His bass voice was unmatched and always a blessing to hear him sing in the quartet and to sing with him in the Men's Ensemble and choir. We pray that you will hold firm to the precious promises of our Wonderful Lord. We will see him again and sing in perfect harmony! Much love, Cecil & Janet
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Cecil & Janet Parsons
Sunday July 17, 2011 at
5:43 PM
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Carolyn Hinchman Spitler
Sunday July 17, 2011 at
2:31 PM
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So sorry to hear this news. I pray you find comfort in the knowledge that he is with his Holy Father and that you will be together some day. I have always loved you both so much!
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Larry & Abby Garnes
l22hornet@msn.com
Sunday July 17, 2011 at
1:47 PM
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We loved Elmo and will miss his genuine smile and love for eveyone. We loved to hear him sing and praise his Saviour in song. We are praying for the family. May God richly bless and comfort your during this time.
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Jimmie Myers
jimdm@comcast.net
Sunday July 17, 2011 at
11:39 AM
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I worked with Elmo at CSX. My
condolence to the Family. The family is in our PAYERS!
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lila bledsoe
Sunday July 17, 2011 at
11:22 AM
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sorry to hear of elmo's passing, i feel honored to have known him all these years. he was a fine man. lila bledsoe
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Katrina Wilkes
wilkesk1@nationwide.com
Sunday July 17, 2011 at
11:15 AM
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So sorry for your loss,please know you are all in my thoughts & prayers.
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Jeff Smith
Sunday July 17, 2011 at
10:27 AM
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Dear Aunt Pat,
I'm very sorry to hear about Uncle Elmo. Although I'm not able to make the trip today, I wanted you to know my thoughts are with you and Patty and Myra and the rest of your family. I love you and hope to visit soon.
Jeff
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Harold
Sunday July 17, 2011 at
8:55 AM
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Elmo was a wonderful man, and was very respected by his piers and those who knew him. He had an endless vault of knowledge and was glad to share what he knew. Elmo loved everyone, whether it was someone he met in a doctors office waiting room, or his beloved family. I know he'll be greatly missed and I wish his family all the best during this terrible, sad time.
Just, remember, he finally get's to be with his two baby girls he lost and he's up there singing with joy.
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Helen Bias Marco Island, Fl. 34145
helen@naples.net
Sunday July 17, 2011 at
7:34 AM
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I send condolences to the family of Elmo Chapman. Especially to Patsy Ruth. I knew her family when I was growing up in Barboursville. Wonderful friends!
May God bless and comfort you all.
Prov. 3:5,6 I am Ella Reynolds'daughter, Helen Bias
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Leonard A Adkins
Saturday July 16, 2011 at
10:02 PM
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Patty and Family. So sorry to hear of your Dads and Grandfathers passing.
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Beverly Rayburn Masciovecchio
lilbev_48@yahoo.com
Saturday July 16, 2011 at
7:13 PM
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I am sad to hear of the passing of Elmo. He was a good man and a loving father and husband. My sincere condolences to Pat and Patty and the rest of those who knew and loved him. RIP Elmo
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