Chester Grier Blalock: acw

1945 - 2009 (63 years)

Generation: 1

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

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Generation: 2

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.

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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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Died:
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:

1. 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: 3

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.

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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.
2. 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.
Living
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.

Generation: 4

William Melton Blalock was born on 2 Dec 1866 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA (son of Martha L Blalock, son of Jacob A Powell and Martha L Blalock); died on 8 May 1965 in Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Collins, Tattnall, Georgia, USA.

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Also Known As: Bill
Death Certificate No.: Certificate number: 011060.
Residence: Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1870, Reidsville, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1880, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1900, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1910, Militia District 1366, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1930, Collins, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1935, Rural, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1940, MD 6 Tract C-4, Chatham, Georgia, USA; StreetAddress: Burkchalter Rd Rt 4; Age: 73; AttendedSchool: No; EmploymentCode: 7; EmploymentDetails: Unable to Work; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 25-105; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 2nd grade; Income: 0; IncomeOtherSources: No; IsEmployed: No; PublicEmergencyWork: No; ResidenceFarmNineteenThirtyFive: Yes; SeekingWork: No; WeeksWorked: 0; MaritalStatus: Widowed; RelationToHead: Father

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Thanks for the email. This is my great,great grandfather & I have a copy of his death certificate. Unfortunately, there is a roadblock with him. He never knew who his father was. We are told his father's last name was Dubberly, but we've never been able to prove it. His mother's name on the death certificate was Martha Blackburn. There is no father listed. I will be glad to send you a copy if you would like.

Regards,

Darin

-- email from Judge Darin McCoy 9/25/2001 2:15 PM

William "Bill" Melton Blalock was the son of Martha Blalock who was born January 1846. Martha never married the man who fathered William. They appear in the 1870 Tattnall Co, GA census in the house of Julia Cook. Eventually Martha Blalock married Jacob Powell and they had 5 more children. Jacob and Martha are buried in Jarriel Cemetery, Tattnall Co, GA.

It is possible William's dad was one of the local Blackburn family, but this can not be confirmed.

Martha was the daughter of David and Elizabeth Blalock. They appear in the 1860 Tattnall Co Census with their other two children. David was born around 1810 in one of the Carolinas.

David is my brick wall. He is listed as having a son named "Harrison". My 2nd great grandfather was William H. Blalock. I am assuming that his middle name must have been Harrison. William and Harrison have the same year of birth, and they are the only Blalock family in Tattnall Co, GA in the 1860s. William also named one of his children with the middle name harris. I have linked them as the same person. I am about 90% certain of this link. It is that 10 % that bothers me.

Do you have any idea who David M. Blalock is? I have been trying for years to figure out who he is and where he came from. I suspect his middle name is something like Melton or Millington. That is because Martha named her son William Melton.

William married Ann Jane Boyett on 23 Dec 1888 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA. Ann (daughter of Thomas Boyett and Matilda Holland) was born on 27 Jun 1866 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 18 Mar 1906 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; was buried in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Collins, Tattnall, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ann Jane Boyett was born on 27 Jun 1866 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA (daughter of Thomas Boyett and Matilda Holland); died on 18 Mar 1906 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; was buried in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Collins, Tattnall, Georgia, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

Name: Ann Jane Blalock
Residence: 1880, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1900, Cobbtown, Tattnall, Georgia, USA

Children:

Harley Preston Blalock was born on 26 Aug 1890 in Collins, Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 24 Dec 1960 in Ohoopee, Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Ohoopee Cemetery, Toombs, Georgia, USA.
4. Jasper Melton Blalock was born on 9 Aug 1892 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 22 Nov 1986 in Evans, Georgia, USA; was buried in Canoochee Church Cemetery, Evans, Georgia, USA.
John Billy Gordon Blalock was born on 23 Jan 1894 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 22 Aug 1943 in Candler, Georgia, USA; was buried in Evergreen Church Cemetery, Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA.
Deanor Gertrude Blalock was born on 28 Jan 1895 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 20 Feb 1895 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; was buried in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Collins, Tattnall, Georgia, USA.
Leonard Dawson Blalock was born on 6 Mar 1896 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 11 Dec 1969 in Springfield, Effingham, Georgia, USA; was buried in Lower Black Creek Church Cemetery, Bryan, Georgia, USA.
Alice Blalock was born on 2 Sep 1898 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 9 Dec 1987 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; was buried in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Collins, Tattnall, Georgia, USA.
William Troy Blalock was born on 1 Feb 1900 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 16 Sep 1976 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA; was buried in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Collins, Tattnall, Georgia, USA.
Zera Ottis Blalock was born on 31 Jan 1902 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 26 Mar 1989 in Chatham, Georgia, USA; was buried in Anderson Church Cemetery, Collins, Tattnall, Georgia, USA.
Maude Ethel Blalock was born on 6 Aug 1904 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 7 Feb 2001 in Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA; was buried in Bulloch Memorial Gardens, Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA.
Infant Blalock was born on 12 Mar 1906 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died on 12 Mar 1906 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; was buried in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Collins, Tattnall, Georgia, USA.