OBITS:BLIZZARD,John George 1999: Duplin Co, NC

Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Kelly Courtney-Blizzard
Kellygirl3398@mpinet.net
****************************************************************************
USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genealogical
information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research
and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied
material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format or
presentation by other organizations or persons.  Persons or organizations
desiring to use this material for profit or any form of presentation, must
obtain the written consent of the file submitter, or his legal
representative
and then contact the listed USGENWEB archivist with proof of this consent.
The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the
file
permanently for free access.
Copyright 2000
****************************************************************************
Publication Date: June 12, 1999
Source: Morning Star - Wilmington, N.C.

JOHN GEORGE BLIZZARD
John George Blizzard of Wilmington, NC, died Thursday, June 10,
1999, at his residence.
He was born on September 2, 1924, in Duplin County, NC, the son of the late
James and Addie Dunn Blizzard. He was also preceded in death by a brother,
James Blizzard and two sisters, Macy Chestnut and Inez Smith.
Mr. Blizzard was a graduate of West Point, having served his country during
WWII with the U.S. Army in Germany. In his earlier years, he was a farmer
and later owned several car lots in the Wilmington area. After his
retirement, he went back to his love of the land and became an avid
gardener. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge #343, and was
also a member of The Elks, Lodge
#532. He was loved by many people and will be greatly missed by everyone,
including his beloved dog, Heather.
Surviving are one son, Randy Blizzard and wife, Melody, of Wilmington, NC;
two daughters, Dolores Garner and husband, Allen, and Pat Lee, all of
Wilmington; three brothers, Osborne Blizzard and wife, Hazel, of Penderlea,
NC, Gardner Blizzard and wife, Margaret, of Penderlea, NC, Earl Daniel
Blizzard and wife, Frances, of Beulaville, NC; two sisters-in-law, Rose
Blizzard of Penderlea, NC, and Pauline Blizzard of Norfolk, VA; six
grandchildren, David Garner, Sheila Watts, Andrea Lee, Jennifer Lee and
Kimberly Lee, all of Wilmington, and Melissa Blizzard of Richmond, VA; six
great-grand|children, Kathy, Emily, Chris, Johnathan, Joey and Arial; and
numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 14, 1999, at Myrtle
Grove Presbyterian Church by Rev. Bryan Slater. Interment will follow at 2
p.m. in Baker-Blizzard Family Cemetery in Beulaville, NC.
Pallbearers will be Dwight Lee, David Garner, Tim Watts, Tony Norris, Jimmy
Blizzard and Wally Blizzard.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Andrews Mortuary,
Valley Chapel.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Andrews Mortuary, Valley Chapel.





Publication Date: June 13, 1999
Source: Sunday Star-News - Wilmington, N.C.

John George Blizzard of Wilmington, NC, died Thursday, June 10,
1999, at his residence.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 14, 1999, at Myrtle
Grove Presbyterian Church by Rev. Bryan Slater. Interment will follow at 2
p.m. in Baker-Blizzard Family Cemetery in Beulaville, NC.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Andrews Mortuary,
Valley Chapel.
Andrews Mortuary, Valley Chapel.


Publication Date: June 14, 1999
Source: Morning Star - Wilmington, N.C.
Obituary: Blizzard, John George, died Thursday at home. The funeral will be
at 11 a.m. today at Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at 2
p.m. in Baker-Blizzard Family Cemetery, Beulaville. Andrews Mortuary, Valley
Chapel.