Howard Baker Bedsole

Howard Baker Bedsole, age 64, of Bartow, died Thursday, September 11, 2008, at his residence. Born July 14, 1944 in Auburn, Alabama, Mr. Bedsole has lived in the Bartow area for over 25 years, moving from Atlanta, GA. He was a teacher at the Bartow Middle School for several years. He was a graduate of Presbyterian College of Clinton, SC. and was a former Presbyterain minister. Mr. Bedsole was a youth league umpire in the Polk County area for many years. He was preceded in death by a daughter Marilee Hinchman. He is survived by his wife: Gail L. Bedsole of Bartow; 4 sons: Shaun Bedsole of Lakeland; Chuck Hinchman of Winter Haven; Dillon Bedsole & Hunter Bedsole, both of Bartow. A daughter: Cynthia Fetterhoff-Kennedy of Lakeland; Brother-Bernie Bedsole of Columbus, GA; sister: Jeanette Kieffer of St Augustine; 9 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Thursday, September 18, 2008, 6-8 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com