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John Bledsoe Obituary

John Kane Bledsoe Charleston - John Kane Bledsoe, 86, of Charleston, SC, a retired ad director and husband of Gladys Elmore Bledsoe, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018. He was born on November 16, 1931, in Charleston, SC, son of the late Eugenia Pierce Bledsoe and the late Ira Bledsoe. John is survived by his wife; three daughters: Lisa Parr Smith (Bill) of West Bloomfield, MI; Keri Blocker of Charleston, SC; and Tracie Collins (Billy) of Mt. Pleasant, SC; stepchildren, David McLeod (Margaret) of Tryon, NC; and Susan McLeod Epstein (David) of Charleston and many grand and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews who adored him. The family will receive friends at St. Andrews Parish United Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, from 1:00PM until 2:00PM. A memorial service will follow immediately. The church is located at 3225 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414. For expressions of sympathy and full service details please visit www.mcalister-smith.com. Arrangements entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, West Ashley Chapel, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, South Carolina 29414, 843-722-8371. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 12 to May 13, 2018.

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May 17, 2018

Keri, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my own dad seven years ago, but I cannot, nor can anyone, say I know just how you feel. If you need anything, reach out. Speaking for the rest of us, we five are all right behind you. We love you, Jackie (Bruce, Gary, Jon and Sakie)

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