Charles Ray Blackledge, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on March 30, 2010 in Gulfport.
He was peceded in death by his parents, Marshall C. Blackledge and Rosa Blackledge; his sisters, Betty Faye Blackledge and Ruby Hill; and his brothers, Rothell Blackledge and L.C. Blackledge.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Gladys H. Blackledge of Gulfport; his sisters in law, Mary Blackledge of Gulfport and Katherine Blackledge of Oxford, MS; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He retired from Phillips Building Supply after 54 years of service and was a member of the Gulfport Civitans Club and Woodmen of the World. He was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church, Gulfport, where he served as a Deacon.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Grace Memorial Baptist Church, Gulfport, where family and friends may visit from 11:00 AM until service time. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements.
An online obituary may be viewed and a guestbook signed at www.riemannfamily.com.