Ernest Eugene Bledsoe Jr.

Dillman-Scott Funeral Home

Ernest Eugene Bledsoe Jr., 72, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away on Saturday November 28, 2020 in Salem, Indiana.  He was born October 15, 1948 in Denver, Colorado to Ernest Eugene Bledsoe Sr. and Josephine Hooten Bledsoe Fair. Ernest married Edith Thacker on November 7, 1971 and she survives.

Ernest was preceded in death by his parents; sister; Linda Doan, sons; Billy Joe, and Dennis Eugene Bledsoe, and grandson; William and granddaughter-in-law Amber Tracy.

He was an avid country music fan and enjoyed playing his guitar. Ernest loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include:

Wife:

Edith Thacker                                                                                                                     Paoli, Indiana

Brothers:

Frederick (Mary) Campbell                                                                                           Paoli, Indiana

Michael (Sandra) Fair                                                                                                      Paoli, Indiana

Grandchildren; Josh, Joesy, Annabell, and Jason Bledsoe, and great-grandchildren; Billy Joe, Vanessa Tracy, and Jaylynn Bledsoe also survive Ernest Bledsoe.

Visitation will be 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home located at 226 W. Campbell St, Paoli, Indiana 47454. Funeral Service will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday. Interment will be in the Paoli Community Cemetery.

Pastor Gary Swick will officiate.

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