John W. Blalock, Jr.

Blythe, GA – John William Blalock, Jr., 64, entered into rest on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, March 8, 2010 at Platt’s Funeral Home Crawford Avenue chapel with Pastor Stephen Black officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. H. Kelly McKnight officiating at graveside.

John was the owner and operator of Blalock Tree Service. He attended Solomon’s Porch in Augusta. John loved hunting, fishing, collecting guns, and working on cars. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all.

Survivors include his son; John William Blalock III and fiance’ Darlen Langley of Augusta, his daughter; Sharon Theresa Blalock Hall and husband Gary of Lakeport, MI, one brother; Charles Blalock and wife Nellie of Midville, GA, one sister; Cristine Blalock Barlow and husband Tim of Martinez, GA, three grandchildren; Kera Lutchman, Gary Hall II, and Cassandra Blalock, one great granddaughter; Peyton Lutchman, nieces and nephews; Charles Blalock Jr., Oscar Blalock, Deb Blalock, Lillian Blalock, Allen (Lisa) Smith, Lee(Tamye) Smith, and longtime dear friends; Terry Lanier, Bill Dozier, and Johnny Whittle.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, March 8, 2010 from 10:30 am until service time.

If so desired, memorials may be made in his name to the CSRA Humane Society, 425 Wood Sr., Augusta, GA 30904 or Solomon’s Porch, 2314 Old Savannah Road, Augusta, GA 30906.