John E. Blalock's Obituary
Funeral services for John E. Blalock, 52, of Longview, will be 10 Am Wednesday in the Rader Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Othell LaFerney officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday 6 to 8 PM.
Mr. Blalock died Sunday afternoon at his residence.
A native of Gladewater, Texas, he had lived all his life in this area. Mr. Blalock was a quality assurance inspector at LeBus Manufacturing and a member of Glenwood 1st Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife: Karen of Longview; Son: Matthew of Longview; Daughter: Elizabeth of Longview and a step son: John D. Brannon of Arvada, Colo.; Mother and Step father: Melrose and William Green of Gilmer; Brother: Randy Wyatt of Gladewater, Sister: Dianna Ewing of Gilmer; Step Brother: Andy Green of Gladewater and Step Sister: Ramona Elkins of Gladewater.
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