Royce F. Blalock, 90, of Waycross died Monday (May 24, 2021) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House after a brief illness.
Mr. Blalock was born in Bristol, Georgia to the late W.F. Blalock and Mary "Lizzie" Wright Blalock and made Waycross his home for the past 60 years.
He graduated from Patterson High School where he was an exceptional basketball player.
He then went on to serve his country faithfully in the United States Army, after his service he began work with the Atlantic Coast Railroad and served as the chairman on the IBEW, eventually he retired in 1993 after 42 years from CSX as an electrician.
Mr. Blalock was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church. He served in many different capacities for the church on several different committees including, the Building Committee, the Nominating Committee and the Property and Grounds Committee.
He began his service as a loyal deacon of the church beginning in 1957. He was an avid fisherman and collector of many items, the train sets he collected were assembled for many family gatherings for everyone to admire.
He had an extensive coin collection and a love for roses in his garden. Above all he loved his Savior and his family and cherished the time he was able to spend with them.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by an infant son Blalock; a great grandson, Paxton Barrs; three siblings, Billy Blalock, Ronald Blalock and Betty Johnston.
Mr. Blalock is survived by his wife, Margaret Tatum Blalock of Waycross;
four daughters,
Terrolyn Harrison husband Chris of Waycross,
Nina Crosby husband Randy of Blackshear,
Kathy Robinson husband Wes of Cochran, GA,
Ronda Osburn husband Tim of Waycross;
9 grandchildren
Will Altman, Amy Jordan, Ashley Altman (Cora Morgan), Brandi Talton, Tatum Gill (Bryan), Carmen Barrs (Andy), Curtis Hobbs (Bailee), Heather Strickland (Jake), Wayne Osburn (Lynda);
18 great-grandchildren,
one great great-grandchild;
a special caregiver, Tammy Benchoff; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A funeral service will be held Thursday (May 27, 2021) at 11:00am at Central Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends beginning at 10:00am at the church.
The family request the Deacon's of Central Baptist Church and the Former CSX Employees serve as honorary pallbearers and should be at the church by 10:45am.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA, 31501 or Central Baptist Church, 201 Ava St., Waycross, GA, 31501.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com
Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Blalock was born in Bristol, Georgia to the late W.F. Blalock and Mary "Lizzie" Wright Blalock and made Waycross his home for the past 60 years.
He graduated from Patterson High School where he was an exceptional basketball player.
He then went on to serve his country faithfully in the United States Army, after his service he began work with the Atlantic Coast Railroad and served as the chairman on the IBEW, eventually he retired in 1993 after 42 years from CSX as an electrician.
Mr. Blalock was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church. He served in many different capacities for the church on several different committees including, the Building Committee, the Nominating Committee and the Property and Grounds Committee.
He began his service as a loyal deacon of the church beginning in 1957. He was an avid fisherman and collector of many items, the train sets he collected were assembled for many family gatherings for everyone to admire.
He had an extensive coin collection and a love for roses in his garden. Above all he loved his Savior and his family and cherished the time he was able to spend with them.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by an infant son Blalock; a great grandson, Paxton Barrs; three siblings, Billy Blalock, Ronald Blalock and Betty Johnston.
Mr. Blalock is survived by his wife, Margaret Tatum Blalock of Waycross;
four daughters,
Terrolyn Harrison husband Chris of Waycross,
Nina Crosby husband Randy of Blackshear,
Kathy Robinson husband Wes of Cochran, GA,
Ronda Osburn husband Tim of Waycross;
9 grandchildren
Will Altman, Amy Jordan, Ashley Altman (Cora Morgan), Brandi Talton, Tatum Gill (Bryan), Carmen Barrs (Andy), Curtis Hobbs (Bailee), Heather Strickland (Jake), Wayne Osburn (Lynda);
18 great-grandchildren,
one great great-grandchild;
a special caregiver, Tammy Benchoff; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A funeral service will be held Thursday (May 27, 2021) at 11:00am at Central Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends beginning at 10:00am at the church.
The family request the Deacon's of Central Baptist Church and the Former CSX Employees serve as honorary pallbearers and should be at the church by 10:45am.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA, 31501 or Central Baptist Church, 201 Ava St., Waycross, GA, 31501.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com
Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Royce F. Blalock, 90, of Waycross died Monday (May 24, 2021) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House after a brief illness.
Mr. Blalock was born in Bristol, Georgia to the late W.F. Blalock and Mary "Lizzie" Wright Blalock and made Waycross his home for the past 60 years.
He graduated from Patterson High School where he was an exceptional basketball player.
He then went on to serve his country faithfully in the United States Army, after his service he began work with the Atlantic Coast Railroad and served as the chairman on the IBEW, eventually he retired in 1993 after 42 years from CSX as an electrician.
Mr. Blalock was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church. He served in many different capacities for the church on several different committees including, the Building Committee, the Nominating Committee and the Property and Grounds Committee.
He began his service as a loyal deacon of the church beginning in 1957. He was an avid fisherman and collector of many items, the train sets he collected were assembled for many family gatherings for everyone to admire.
He had an extensive coin collection and a love for roses in his garden. Above all he loved his Savior and his family and cherished the time he was able to spend with them.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by an infant son Blalock; a great grandson, Paxton Barrs; three siblings, Billy Blalock, Ronald Blalock and Betty Johnston.
Mr. Blalock is survived by his wife, Margaret Tatum Blalock of Waycross;
four daughters,
Terrolyn Harrison husband Chris of Waycross,
Nina Crosby husband Randy of Blackshear,
Kathy Robinson husband Wes of Cochran, GA,
Ronda Osburn husband Tim of Waycross;
9 grandchildren
Will Altman, Amy Jordan, Ashley Altman (Cora Morgan), Brandi Talton, Tatum Gill (Bryan), Carmen Barrs (Andy), Curtis Hobbs (Bailee), Heather Strickland (Jake), Wayne Osburn (Lynda);
18 great-grandchildren,
one great great-grandchild;
a special caregiver, Tammy Benchoff; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A funeral service will be held Thursday (May 27, 2021) at 11:00am at Central Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends beginning at 10:00am at the church.
The family request the Deacon's of Central Baptist Church and the Former CSX Employees serve as honorary pallbearers and should be at the church by 10:45am.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA, 31501 or Central Baptist Church, 201 Ava St., Waycross, GA, 31501.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com
Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Blalock was born in Bristol, Georgia to the late W.F. Blalock and Mary "Lizzie" Wright Blalock and made Waycross his home for the past 60 years.
He graduated from Patterson High School where he was an exceptional basketball player.
He then went on to serve his country faithfully in the United States Army, after his service he began work with the Atlantic Coast Railroad and served as the chairman on the IBEW, eventually he retired in 1993 after 42 years from CSX as an electrician.
Mr. Blalock was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church. He served in many different capacities for the church on several different committees including, the Building Committee, the Nominating Committee and the Property and Grounds Committee.
He began his service as a loyal deacon of the church beginning in 1957. He was an avid fisherman and collector of many items, the train sets he collected were assembled for many family gatherings for everyone to admire.
He had an extensive coin collection and a love for roses in his garden. Above all he loved his Savior and his family and cherished the time he was able to spend with them.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by an infant son Blalock; a great grandson, Paxton Barrs; three siblings, Billy Blalock, Ronald Blalock and Betty Johnston.
Mr. Blalock is survived by his wife, Margaret Tatum Blalock of Waycross;
four daughters,
Terrolyn Harrison husband Chris of Waycross,
Nina Crosby husband Randy of Blackshear,
Kathy Robinson husband Wes of Cochran, GA,
Ronda Osburn husband Tim of Waycross;
9 grandchildren
Will Altman, Amy Jordan, Ashley Altman (Cora Morgan), Brandi Talton, Tatum Gill (Bryan), Carmen Barrs (Andy), Curtis Hobbs (Bailee), Heather Strickland (Jake), Wayne Osburn (Lynda);
18 great-grandchildren,
one great great-grandchild;
a special caregiver, Tammy Benchoff; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A funeral service will be held Thursday (May 27, 2021) at 11:00am at Central Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends beginning at 10:00am at the church.
The family request the Deacon's of Central Baptist Church and the Former CSX Employees serve as honorary pallbearers and should be at the church by 10:45am.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA, 31501 or Central Baptist Church, 201 Ava St., Waycross, GA, 31501.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com
Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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