Curtis Bledsoe
March 2, 1938 – April 17, 2020
Curtis L. Bledsoe passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 2, 1938 in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Ianthia Bledsoe. Curtis attended, and was an active alumnus of Phillis Wheatley Senior High School (Class of 1956) and Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Following college, he worked for Continental/United Airlines, where he retired after 38 years of dedicated service.
We are deeply saddened over the loss of our brother, father, companion and grandfather. Curtis is survived by his daughters, Renee Bledsoe-Harris and Nina Williams; his devoted long-time soul-mate, Beetta Lamb; his sister, Verlye Bledsoe-Black; four granddaughters; one grandson and cousins.
Curtis formed, cultivated and cherished many, many friends throughout his life, with special fondness for his “Wheatley Wildcats” classmates of 1956.
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Viewing:
Friday, May 1, 2020 from 11:30 – 12:30 AM
McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home, 4918 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, Texas 77021
Funeral Service:
Friday, May 1, 2020 at 12:30 AM
McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home, 4918 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, Texas 77021
Interment:
Friday, May 1, 2020 – Immediately following the funeral service
Paradise South Cemetery, 16001 Cullen Blvd., Pearland, Texas 77581