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Generation: 2

Chester Grier Blalock was born on 8 Nov 1945 in Claxton, Evans, Georgia, USA (son of Leonard David Blalock and Willie Elizabeth Grier); died on 17 Feb 2009 in Evans, Georgia, USA; was buried on 20 Feb 2009 in Canoochee Church Cemetery, Evans, Georgia, USA.

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Died:
Chester Grier Blalock - CLAXTON - Chester Grier Blalock, age 63, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack, at his home near Manassas, Tuesday night, February 17, 2009. Mr. Blalock was a life long resident of Evans County. He was a successful farmer, cattleman and an avid deer hunter. His family and friends were always at the top of the list of things for which he was thankful. He was a member of the Bellville United Methodist Church. He was the "Young Farmer of the Year" for Evans County in the past. He was "2007 Conservationist of the Year" in soil and water and he has served for several years as a committee member of the Farm Service Agency for Evans County. He held membership in the Seaboard, Cedar Creek and Flat Woods Hunting Club.

Mr. Blalock was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Willie Blalock.

Survivors: his wife, Wanda Blalock of Claxton; one son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Betty Blalock of Claxton; two daughters and son-in-laws, Beth and Jimmy Smith of Claxton; Denise and John Vordermeier of Vero Beach Fl.; one brother and sister-in-law, Rev. William David and Patsy Blalock; nieces and nephews, Tim and Mary Kay Blalock and Jeremy and Becky Gernade; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and several other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation: Thursday, February 19, 6:00 until, at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.

Funeral: Friday, February 20, 11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William David Blalock, Rev. David Hagan and Eld. Jimmy Haire officiating.

Burial: Canoochee Cemetery in Claxton.

Honorary Pallbearers: Seaboard, Cedar Creek and Flat Woods Hunting Club.

J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home "Our Family Serving Your Family" "Since 1917" 912-739-3338 Savannah Morning News February 19, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

Published in Savannah Morning News on Feb. 19, 2009

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=chester-grier-blalock&pid=124329541

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Leonard David Blalock was born on 29 Sep 1918 in Evans, Georgia, USA (son of Jasper Melton Blalock and Matie Lee Sapp); died on 22 Feb 2004 in St Joseph's Hospital, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

SSN issued: Georgia, USA
Social Security Number: 258-32-2862
Residence: 1920, Haw Pond, Evans, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1930, Haw Pond, Evans, Georgia, USA
Death: 22 Feb 2004, Claxton, Evans, Georgia, USA

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Blalock, Leonard D.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Savannah Morning News (GA) - February 24, 2004

Deceased Name: Blalock, Leonard D.

Claxton - Leonard D. Blalock, 85, died Sunday, February 22, 2004 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah after a short illness.

Mr. Blalock was born in Evans County on September 29, 1918, and was a lifelong resident.

Mr. Blalock was a successful farmer, cattleman and avid deer hunter. As a Master Farmer, he was a member of Georgia's bale and one-half cotton club as early as 1954 and District Soil and Water Conservationist in 1994. He was a member of Bellville United Methodist Church, where he has served on the Board of Trustees and Administrative Board. He was also a long-time Director of Gold Kist, Inc., and a member of Evans County Farm Bureau and the Seaboard, Flatwoods, Slater, S.C. and Southern States Hunting Clubs.

Survivors: two sons and daughter-in-laws, David and Patsy Blalock of Vidalia and Chester and Wanda Blalock of Claxton; four sisters, Mrs. Rona Jane Wilkes, Mrs. Melba Rose, Mrs. Carolyn Rogers of Savannah and Mrs. Wyndol Smith of Gainesville, Florida; two brothers, Alvin Blalock of Bellville and Edward Blalock of Claxton; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Paula Blalock of Augusta; five grandchildren, Shane, Tim, Denise, Beth, and Becky; six great-grandchildren, Ryan, Ashley, Tyler, Cheligh, Katie and Logan. Also, surviving are several nieces and nephews and a caregiver, Melrose Jackson.

Mr. Blalock was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Elizabeth Grier Blalock, on January 27, 2003.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2004 6:00 p.m., until at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in Claxton.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2004, 11:00 a.m. in the Bellville United Methodist Church with Reverend William David Blalock, Dr. Aubrey Alsobrook, Reverend Mike Myers and Elder Hubert Hendrix officiating.

Mr. Blalock will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to service.

Burial: Canoochee Cemetery.

Pallbearers: grandsons, Tim and Shane Blalock, great-grandson Ryan Blalock: Grandsons-in-laws: Hugh Glisson, Jim my Smith, Nephews, Derrick Rogers, Jeff Wilkes, Mitch Blalock.
Honorary Pallbearers: will be members of the Hunting Clubs in which Mr. Blalock held memberships.

Special Honorary: Tyler and Logan Strickland.

J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home

Savannah Morning News, February 24, 2004
Edition: HOME
Page: 2B
Copyright (c) 2004 Savannah Morning News

Leonard + Willie Elizabeth Grier. Willie was born on 31 Mar 1915 in Chatham, Georgia, USA; died on 27 Jan 2003 in Claxton, Evans, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willie Elizabeth Grier was born on 31 Mar 1915 in Chatham, Georgia, USA; died on 27 Jan 2003 in Claxton, Evans, Georgia, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

Name: Willie G. Blalock
Social Security Number: 255-50-1071
SSN issued: Bef 1951, Georgia, USA

Children:

2. Chester Grier Blalock was born on 8 Nov 1945 in Claxton, Evans, Georgia, USA; died on 17 Feb 2009 in Evans, Georgia, USA; was buried on 20 Feb 2009 in Canoochee Church Cemetery, Evans, Georgia, USA.

Generation: 4

Jasper Melton Blalock was born on 9 Aug 1892 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA (son of William Melton Blalock and Ann Jane Boyett); died on 22 Nov 1986 in Evans, Georgia, USA; was buried in Canoochee Church Cemetery, Evans, Georgia, USA.

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Social Security Number: 252-60-0780
Residence: 1900, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1910, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Manassas, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1920, Haw Pond, Evans, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1930, Haw Pond, Evans, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Undine, Evans, Georgia, USA
SSN issued: 1956, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1986, Evans, Georgia, USA
Death: 22 Nov 1986, Manassas, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Vital: 1 Dec 1986; Certificate number: 041485.

Jasper + Matie Lee Sapp. Matie was born on 9 Jun 1895 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 12 Aug 1983 in Evans, Georgia, USA; was buried in Canoochee Church Cemetery, Evans, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matie Lee Sapp was born on 9 Jun 1895 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 12 Aug 1983 in Evans, Georgia, USA; was buried in Canoochee Church Cemetery, Evans, Georgia, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

Name: Matie Blalock
Social Security Number: 260-80-0902
Residence: 1920, Haw Pond, Evans, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1930, Haw Pond, Evans, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Undine, Evans, Georgia, USA
SSN issued: 1965, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1983, Evans, Georgia, USA
Death: 12 Aug 1983, Manassas, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Death Certificate No.: 15 Aug 1983; Certificate number: 026789.

Children:

Arthur W Blalock was born on 22 Jan 1914 in Georgia, USA; died on 12 Nov 1925 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Canoochee Church Cemetery, Evans, Georgia, USA.
Daniel Alvin Blalock was born on 29 Apr 1916 in Georgia, USA; died on 23 Dec 2010 in Bellville, Evans, Georgia, USA; was buried in Canoochee Church Cemetery, Evans, Georgia, USA.
4. Leonard David Blalock was born on 29 Sep 1918 in Evans, Georgia, USA; died on 22 Feb 2004 in St Joseph's Hospital, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA.
Rona Jane Blalock was born on 28 Dec 1920 in Manassas, Evans, Georgia, USA; died on 5 Mar 2018 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA; was buried on 10 Mar 2018 in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA.
Melba Matie Blalock was born on 1 Dec 1922 in Manassas, Evans, Georgia, USA; died on 17 Nov 2016 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA; was buried on 21 Nov 2016 in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA.
Carolyn Elizabeth Blalock was born on 12 Nov 1923 in Claxton, Evans, Georgia, USA; died on 10 Sep 2011 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA; was buried on 13 Sep 2011 in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA.
James Aaron Blalock was born on 28 Feb 1928 in Evans, Georgia, USA; died on 7 Jun 1999 in Richmond, Georgia, USA.
Edward Blalock was born on 29 Apr 1931 in Evans, Georgia, USA; died on 3 Nov 2010 in Claxton, Evans, Georgia, USA.
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Infant Blalock was born on 19 Oct 1912 in Georgia, USA; died on 20 Oct 1912 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Canoochee Church Cemetery, Evans, Georgia, USA.