Joseph Everett Bledsoe

OBITUARY

Joseph Everett Bledsoe, 59, of Cridersville, OH passed away 10:00 a.m. Thursday April 16, 2026 at his residence, while surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 7, 1966 in Cleveland, OH to Joseph M. and Nedra “Kay” (Legg) Bledsoe.

On November 8, 1986 in Cleveland, OH he married his childhood sweetheart Vicki Lynn Payne, who survives.

Also survived by:

daughter Patricia (Craig Boop) Bledsoe of Delphos, OH

son Joseph (Stephanie) Bledsoe of Celina, OH

son Raymond (Alaina) Bledsoe of Wapakoneta, OH

daughter Danielle (Cory Cortez) Bledsoe of Springfield, OH

8 grandchildren: Domonick, Zoey, Riley, Tristan, Skyler, Blakely, Isaac, Hayden

sister Vicki Schultz of North Carolina

sister Kathy Johnston of North Carolina

sister Teri Petro of Florida

Preceded in death by:

Parents Joseph and Kay Bledsoe; granddaughter Scarlett Bledsoe; sister Traci Caldwell; nephew Bobby Black; nephew Bryan Wessel; brother-in-law Tony Johnston

He was a graduate of John Haye High School in Cleveland, OH (Class of 1984).

Prior to becoming ill, Joseph was a “jack-of-all trades” who was employed in breakdown maintenance for Plasti-Pak Corp. in Jackson Center, OH. 

An avid fisherman, he also enjoyed shooting pool and playing cards. Above everything else, he will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather who treasured the times he spent with them.

A time of sharing and remembrance for family and friends is scheduled 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Monday at April 20, 2026 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys, OH.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Joseph’s family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.