Charles Wayne Blackledge, age 49, of Canton died Wednesday January 26, 2011. A corporal in the United States Marine Corps, he served during the Beirut Conflict. Preceded in death by his brother Steven Ray Blackledge; he is survived by his mother Mary Whitsel of Bolivar; brother and sister-in-law Donald and Dawn Blackledge of Canton; three sisters and brother-in-law Madelon and John Hannay of Plain Township, Shirley Nations of Canton and Carla Whitsel of Bolivar; many nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Wednesday 11 AM to 1 PM at Arnold Funeral Home. Graveside services are Wednesday 1:30 PM at North Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to the family. Arnold 330-456-7291 www.arnoldfuneralhome.com