Charles Eugene BLEDSOE, 75, of Scio, NY, died Tuesday,
December 10, 2024 in Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, PA, following a short
illness.
Born January 30, 1949, in Wellsville, he was the son of
Eugene Elijah and Lois Velma Harris Bledsoe. Chuck, as he was known, loved
deer, coyote and coon hunting. He was a lifetime member of the Whitesville Fire
Dept., spending many years heading up the demolition derby at the Allegany
County Fair. He participated as a driver in other derbies in the area. Chuck
enjoyed watching NASCAR and football, especially the New England Patriots. In
recent years following Covid, he loved watching his grandkids play school
sports through livestream. Chuck truly loved the game of baseball and shared
this knowledge by coaching Little League and Senior League for several years.
He loved to work with wood, enjoying it for the pleasure of making gifts and
selling his product. He was a hardworking man, often holding several jobs at a
time. He was a meat cutter by trade working for Shay's Grocery in Whitesville,
Bells in Wellsville, and most of his trade by Giant Food Mart in Wellsville. He
spent many years as a Dog Control Officer in Whitesville, Andover, and Willing.
He is survived by a very special younger sister who always
tried to keep him in line, Vickie L. Scott of Whitesville; a daughter, Melissa
(Chris) Estep of Whitesville; a son, Scott (Jasmine) Bledsoe of Whitesville;
seven grandchildren, Hailey (Joshua) Munro, Clarissa (Kylen Zengerle) Richmond,
Autumn (Phil) Moore, Christopher James “CJ” Estep Jr., Kennedy Bledsoe, Stella
Bledsoe, and Harper Bledsoe; a great-grandson, George Christopher Munro; nieces
and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister,
Marjorie L. Erdmann.
Cremation was at Olney-Foust Private Crematory. A gathering
to celebrate Chuck’s life will be held on a future date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Whitesville
Fire Department or the Independence Emergency Squad.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral
Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
