He was born September 16, 1933, in Lee County, Virginia, to the late Curtis and Celia Bledsoe. He was a long-time member of Northeast Church of Christ. He proudly served in and retired from the U.S. Air Force and later retired from the security force at Holston Army Ammunition Plant. In his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family and instilled in them a strong work ethic and sense of duty to serve others. He leaves behind a legacy of love, and we rejoice that he is now reunited with his beloved wife Joan, whom he served as a faithful caregiver when her health declined.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Joan, two brothers, and a sister.
Kyle is survived by his six children: Kyle Bledsoe, Jr., Debra (Robert) Geer, Sonja Wyman, Theresa (Zane) Brooks, Randy (Melisa) Bledsoe, Sheila (Gary) Smith; grandchildren Melissa, Diane, Allyson, Brandon (Amber), Matt (Miranda), Zane, Corey, Johnny (Jordan), Megan and Shannon; 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; brother Curtis (Jeanette) Bledsoe, and sister Sue Laws.
A graveside service will be held Friday, May 15, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at East Lawn Memorial Park’s Garden of Gethsemane with Minister Jay Cline officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the United States Air Force Honor Guard and the DAV 39 Veterans Honor Guard. Sons and grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in his honor to Disabled American Veterans (DAV), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or a charity of your choice.
East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park is honored to serve the family of Mr. Kyle Bledsoe, Sr.
