William D Bleam 3/6/1941, Texarkana Texas died peacefully in his sleep on September 22, 2021. He was born in Leavenworth Kansas and grew up on a farm. He battled ALS for several years. He spent most of his career in the United State Army and retired after 21 years of service.
William is preceded in death by his wife Dorothea Bleam, his parents Esther and Dewey Bleam, 4 brothers Wilbert, Edwin, Donald, and Marvin, 1 Sister Rachel Sears, 2 great grandchildren Kade Stewart and Braxton Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife, Mary, Daughter and son-in-law Julie and Herbert Huntley, Stepdaughter- Jutta Dorn and Karen Sloan, 4 Grandchildren, Lindsey McFaul, Tiffanie Stewart, Lauren Blankenship, and William Spriggs, 1 Brother John Bleam, 1 Sister Esther Bremmer and 8 great- grandchildren- Hadley, Addison, Evelyn, Eli, Braylee, Connor, Scarlett and Liam.
There will not be a funeral, he will be buried at Fort Scott National Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Any memorials can be made to the ALS Foundation or Heritage Hospice.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of East Funeral Home-Moores Lane.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eastfuneralhomes.com for the Bleam family.
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