- Date Of Birth: June 8, 1949
- Date Of Death: November 29, 2020
- State: Idaho
Vinson Lee Baledge, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 29, 2020, at home.
Vince was born June 8, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Otis Gene Baledge and Vera Goforth Baledge. He grew up in Lexington, Oklahoma, and graduated from Lexington High School. He also attended the University of Idaho where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology. He served in the United States Navy as a Petty Officer First Class during the Vietnam War.
On September 10, 1969, he married Melva Kay Farley in Lexington. Vince and Melva made their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where they raised their sons, Barry and Michael. Vince worked as a Reactor Operator for Argonne National Labs.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Vince is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Melva Baledge of Idaho Falls; sons, Barry (Mindy) Baledge of Idaho Falls and Michael Baledge of Hailey, ID; sister, Candy (Denton) Clark of Greenville, SC; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Vera Baledge.
