Bluford A. Medlin Jr, age 79, passed away on November 5, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born on April 26, 1946 in Memphis, TN, a son of the late Bluford A. Medlin Sr and Helen (Petermann) Medlin. Bluford proudly served for 22 years in the US Airforce and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked as a supervisor for a Metropolitan Airport for over 20 years before he retired. He is survived by his beloved wife of over 51 years, Meta (Rallis) Medlin of Chicopee; one daughter Jamie Medlin and her companion Stephen Phillips Jr of Chicopee; one brother, William Medlin and his wife Maggie of Lawrence, MA; one sister, Betty Crowley of Las Vegas, NV; his Goddaughter, Joanne Basilio-Colameco; two nephews, Shawn Crowley and his wife Katherine and Johnny Medlin; one niece, Erin Medlin and his beloved dog Phoebe whom he loved so much. He is predeceased by his sister Helen Basilio. All services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 410 Main St, Holyoke, MA 01040. For online condolences, please visit www.GriseFH.com.