Michael Bledsoe, 23, Independence, Mo., passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Bledsoe was the son of Jeff Bledsoe, president of Bledsoe Rentals, Kansas City, Mo. He was a graduate of William Chrisman High School and employed with Mr. Goodcents.

He is survived by his mother, Virginia Shoemaker; father, Jeffrey Bledsoe; brothers Brandon and Jacob; niece and nephews, Lucas, Logan and Lena; maternal grandfather, Eduard Neumann; paternal grandparents, Kenny and Joann Bledsoe; and additional aunts, uncles and family.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at Noland Road Baptist Church, 4505 S. Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Noland Road Baptist Church Student Ministries, 4505 S. Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055.