William Finus Bledsoe Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Finus Bledsoe of Peoria, Illinois, born in Madison, Illinois, who passed away on August 6, 2021, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Finus Bledsoe to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Rev. William and Hazel Bledsoe (Rasberry); his wife Brenda Bledsoe; his siblings, Paul Bledsoe (Sharmel), Julia Goodman of St. Louis, MO and Pearl Phillips (Clemett) of St. Louis, MO; his nieces and nephews, Tasha Barmore, Erica Jackson (Robert) of St. Louis, MO, Kristen Thomas of Hinesville, GA, Abraham Thompson (Angela) of Chicago, IL, Keith Thompson (Trish) of Chicago, IL, Rodney Thompson of Chicago, IL, Jeffery Thompson of Chicago, IL, Timmy Murray (Michelle) of Chicago, IL, Scott Woods (Stephanie) and Keanon Woods of St. Louis, MO; and his sisters, Susie Bledsoe and Wilma Murray. He was also cherished by many great nieces, nephews, devoted cousins and friends.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing and attendance, funerals are limited to 55 family members of the decedents, not including the staff at Simons Mortuary.