Elmer Ray Bledsoe was born July 23, 1932 to Marion Elmer Bledsoe and Belle Corine Hunter Bledsoe. He had nine half brothers and sisters of which he was the youngest.
Ray enjoyed volunteering in the community. Several years ago he was the Howe Youth Baseball Commissioner and volunteered his time and energy to get Ferguson Field ready for kids to play on. He later became Mayor of Howe for several years. Ray also served on the Holiday Lights Committee of Grayson County and was a part of bringing the Holiday Lights to Loy Lake Park. Ray also enjoyed baking his cookies and sweets and sharing them with his friends.
Ray is survived by his daughter Sherry Allison (Steve), his daughter-in-law Sharon Bledsoe, his grandson Eric Allison (Samantha) all of Howe, his Grandson Troy Allison of Richardson, and Granddaughter Michaela Bledsoe of South Korea. He is also survived by Great Grandchildren Truitt, Bennett, and Ellyn all of Howe, and Haylee, Kenzie, and Levi all of Richardson. Ray is also survived by Lucille Tate a sister from Sherman.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Georgia, and his son Mike. Ray will be missed but especially missed by his Schnauzer and best friend Mikey.
In lieu of flowers please donate to a favorite charity. There will not be a visitation or a public service. With the Covid 19 so bad there will only be a graveside service for immediate family only. At a later date, we will try to honor Ray with a memorial service.
Steve Simmons will be delivering the family graveside service and will honor Ray with a public service at a later date when it becomes safe.