William Sidney Bledsoe

Mr. William "Billy" Sidney Bledsoe, 98, of Wynne, Arkansas, died at home on Friday, November 22, 2024. Billy was born in Vanndale, Cross County, Arkansas, to Neal and Effie Crawford Bledsoe, on December 22, 1925. He farmed B and B Bledsoe Brothers Farms. The brothers were quite famous for their farm raised catfish. Billy proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II, Company A 240th Engineer Construction Battalion. He enjoyed working crossword puzzles, watching westerns, going for drives, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his daughters, Julie Elizabeth Mullins of Judsonia and Tatia King of Little Rock, son, Cortney Lance Bledsoe of Reston, Virginia, daughter-in-law, Anna Bledsoe of Wynne, and sister, Mary Bob Brawner and husband Larry. He is also survived by grandchildren, Mark Wright, Jr., Cory Wright, Kasey O'Connor, Airon Marter, Jessica Carter, Alex Gregg, Brandon Gregg, Ellie Bledsoe and D. J. Crowell and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Jean Maupin Bledsoe in 2006, son, Michael Bledsoe in 2022, his parents, Neal and Effie Bledsoe, and siblings Wayne Bledsoe, Norman Bledsoe, Lonnie Bledsoe, Marion Bledsoe, Bobby Bledsoe, Louise Callison, Joann Martin, Peggy Spencer and Beverly Walker. A very special thank you to our hospice nurse Danielle Scott, who went above and beyond her duties and to Lisa, Bliss, Amanda, Jenny, Gail, Crystal, Shea, Shelly, and everyone who loved and cared for Billy in his final days. They are wonderful examples of angels on earth and blessings to our family throughout this journey. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Kernodle Funeral Home from 1 to 2 pm with services following at 2 pm. Burial will be in Cogbill Cemetery. Mr. Bledsoe faithfully donated to any organization that provided Christmas for children. His family would like, in lieu of flowers, for his friends to make donations to that sort of charity. Locally, you may donate to the Chamber Toy drive or the Angle Trees around town. He was also a big supporter of FFA. You may make donations to the Arkansas FFA Chapter. Kernodle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may sign an online guestbook at www.kernodlefh.com

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William Sidney Bledsoe

December 22, 1925 - November 22, 2024