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James L. Bledsoe, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 75. Born on September 3, 1949, James lived a life marked by selflessness and deep affection for his family and friends.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Marilyn Bledsoe; his sister, Patricia Rackstraw and her husband Frank; his daughter, Juliet; his sons, James and Michael; his step-children, Chad, Carmen, Charlene, and Cameron; and four cherished nieces and nephews. Each of them benefited from his boundless love and unwavering support.

A Celebration of Life for James will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Ward Wilson Funeral Home. The service will be followed by a burial at Memory Hill Cemetery, with arrangements entrusted to Ward Wilson Funeral Home. James’s legacy of love and kindness will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew him.

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