Herbert Blalock
JONESBORO — Herbert Blalock, 78, of Jonesboro died Aug. 9 at his home after a brave battle against lung cancer.
He was born in 1930 and raised in Bay, graduating from Bay High School. He continued to live and farm in Bay until he left in 1951 to serve his country as a sergeant in the Korean War. After returning home, he continued farming until 1970 when he began a career in real estate development.
Along with his brother James A., he founded Blalock Brothers Enterprises and became a prominent developer in the area, building and developing subdivisions, homes, apartments, post offices and other commercial buildings in Bay, Jonesboro and throughout Northeast Arkansas.
In addition to his business, Herbert was involved in the community, serving as a scoutmaster and participating in numerous fund-raisers for the Boy Scouts. He also served on the Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission for many years.
Herbert has always been a Christian, but recently rededicated his life to Christ by being baptized at First Baptist Church of Bay where he was a member. Herbert lived and demonstrated his Christian faith through the generous helping hand, or advice he was always willing to offer to anyone in need.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Ritter Blalock of the home; his daughter, Joan McGill of Little Rock; two sons and their wives, James and Melanie Blalock of Olive Branch, Miss., and Joseph and Karen Blalock of Jonesboro; five sisters, Laura Inboden and Jennie Penn of Jonesboro, Madean Dubus of Texas, Jimmie Kohler of California and Sue Pace of Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Lily and Mia Blalock and Bryce James of Jonesboro, Lauren and Hannah Blalock of Olive Branch, and Ike and Jake McGill of Little Rock; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Laura Turner Blalock; two brothers, James A. and George Blalock; and four sisters, Mary Blalock, Lula Mae Glover, Amelia Lewis and Jane Johnston.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Deacon Vic Stepka and Danny Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Active pallbearers will be Herbert's nephews: Steve Inboden, Victor Holt, Jerry Glover, David Schwarz, Ed Way, Tony Bari, Jim Bryant and Jerry Barnes.
Honorary pallbearers will include Charles Inboden, Lynn Scott, Mike Bradford, Howard Headrick, Wilburn Spencer, Brooks Griffith, Hubert Brodell, Harry Darby, Jay Goodman, Bill Hansard, Vernon Henson and James Peachy.
Visitation will be from 5-7 tonight in Emerson Memorial Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that consideration for lasting memorials be given to First Baptist Church of Bay, P.O. Box 190, Bay 72411, or to the Home Health Professionals and Hospice Inc., 2222 Spence Circle, Jonesboro.
The family would also like to express special thanks to Dr. James Murray and the nurses of Home Health Professionals and Hospice Inc. for their dedicated care.
JONESBORO — Herbert Blalock, 78, of Jonesboro died Aug. 9 at his home after a brave battle against lung cancer.
He was born in 1930 and raised in Bay, graduating from Bay High School. He continued to live and farm in Bay until he left in 1951 to serve his country as a sergeant in the Korean War. After returning home, he continued farming until 1970 when he began a career in real estate development.
Along with his brother James A., he founded Blalock Brothers Enterprises and became a prominent developer in the area, building and developing subdivisions, homes, apartments, post offices and other commercial buildings in Bay, Jonesboro and throughout Northeast Arkansas.
In addition to his business, Herbert was involved in the community, serving as a scoutmaster and participating in numerous fund-raisers for the Boy Scouts. He also served on the Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission for many years.
Herbert has always been a Christian, but recently rededicated his life to Christ by being baptized at First Baptist Church of Bay where he was a member. Herbert lived and demonstrated his Christian faith through the generous helping hand, or advice he was always willing to offer to anyone in need.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Ritter Blalock of the home; his daughter, Joan McGill of Little Rock; two sons and their wives, James and Melanie Blalock of Olive Branch, Miss., and Joseph and Karen Blalock of Jonesboro; five sisters, Laura Inboden and Jennie Penn of Jonesboro, Madean Dubus of Texas, Jimmie Kohler of California and Sue Pace of Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Lily and Mia Blalock and Bryce James of Jonesboro, Lauren and Hannah Blalock of Olive Branch, and Ike and Jake McGill of Little Rock; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Laura Turner Blalock; two brothers, James A. and George Blalock; and four sisters, Mary Blalock, Lula Mae Glover, Amelia Lewis and Jane Johnston.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Deacon Vic Stepka and Danny Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Active pallbearers will be Herbert's nephews: Steve Inboden, Victor Holt, Jerry Glover, David Schwarz, Ed Way, Tony Bari, Jim Bryant and Jerry Barnes.
Honorary pallbearers will include Charles Inboden, Lynn Scott, Mike Bradford, Howard Headrick, Wilburn Spencer, Brooks Griffith, Hubert Brodell, Harry Darby, Jay Goodman, Bill Hansard, Vernon Henson and James Peachy.
Visitation will be from 5-7 tonight in Emerson Memorial Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that consideration for lasting memorials be given to First Baptist Church of Bay, P.O. Box 190, Bay 72411, or to the Home Health Professionals and Hospice Inc., 2222 Spence Circle, Jonesboro.
The family would also like to express special thanks to Dr. James Murray and the nurses of Home Health Professionals and Hospice Inc. for their dedicated care.
Herbert Blalock
JONESBORO — Herbert Blalock, 78, of Jonesboro died Aug. 9 at his home after a brave battle against lung cancer.
He was born in 1930 and raised in Bay, graduating from Bay High School. He continued to live and farm in Bay until he left in 1951 to serve his country as a sergeant in the Korean War. After returning home, he continued farming until 1970 when he began a career in real estate development.
Along with his brother James A., he founded Blalock Brothers Enterprises and became a prominent developer in the area, building and developing subdivisions, homes, apartments, post offices and other commercial buildings in Bay, Jonesboro and throughout Northeast Arkansas.
In addition to his business, Herbert was involved in the community, serving as a scoutmaster and participating in numerous fund-raisers for the Boy Scouts. He also served on the Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission for many years.
Herbert has always been a Christian, but recently rededicated his life to Christ by being baptized at First Baptist Church of Bay where he was a member. Herbert lived and demonstrated his Christian faith through the generous helping hand, or advice he was always willing to offer to anyone in need.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Ritter Blalock of the home; his daughter, Joan McGill of Little Rock; two sons and their wives, James and Melanie Blalock of Olive Branch, Miss., and Joseph and Karen Blalock of Jonesboro; five sisters, Laura Inboden and Jennie Penn of Jonesboro, Madean Dubus of Texas, Jimmie Kohler of California and Sue Pace of Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Lily and Mia Blalock and Bryce James of Jonesboro, Lauren and Hannah Blalock of Olive Branch, and Ike and Jake McGill of Little Rock; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Laura Turner Blalock; two brothers, James A. and George Blalock; and four sisters, Mary Blalock, Lula Mae Glover, Amelia Lewis and Jane Johnston.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Deacon Vic Stepka and Danny Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Active pallbearers will be Herbert's nephews: Steve Inboden, Victor Holt, Jerry Glover, David Schwarz, Ed Way, Tony Bari, Jim Bryant and Jerry Barnes.
Honorary pallbearers will include Charles Inboden, Lynn Scott, Mike Bradford, Howard Headrick, Wilburn Spencer, Brooks Griffith, Hubert Brodell, Harry Darby, Jay Goodman, Bill Hansard, Vernon Henson and James Peachy.
Visitation will be from 5-7 tonight in Emerson Memorial Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that consideration for lasting memorials be given to First Baptist Church of Bay, P.O. Box 190, Bay 72411, or to the Home Health Professionals and Hospice Inc., 2222 Spence Circle, Jonesboro.
The family would also like to express special thanks to Dr. James Murray and the nurses of Home Health Professionals and Hospice Inc. for their dedicated care.
JONESBORO — Herbert Blalock, 78, of Jonesboro died Aug. 9 at his home after a brave battle against lung cancer.
He was born in 1930 and raised in Bay, graduating from Bay High School. He continued to live and farm in Bay until he left in 1951 to serve his country as a sergeant in the Korean War. After returning home, he continued farming until 1970 when he began a career in real estate development.
Along with his brother James A., he founded Blalock Brothers Enterprises and became a prominent developer in the area, building and developing subdivisions, homes, apartments, post offices and other commercial buildings in Bay, Jonesboro and throughout Northeast Arkansas.
In addition to his business, Herbert was involved in the community, serving as a scoutmaster and participating in numerous fund-raisers for the Boy Scouts. He also served on the Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission for many years.
Herbert has always been a Christian, but recently rededicated his life to Christ by being baptized at First Baptist Church of Bay where he was a member. Herbert lived and demonstrated his Christian faith through the generous helping hand, or advice he was always willing to offer to anyone in need.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Ritter Blalock of the home; his daughter, Joan McGill of Little Rock; two sons and their wives, James and Melanie Blalock of Olive Branch, Miss., and Joseph and Karen Blalock of Jonesboro; five sisters, Laura Inboden and Jennie Penn of Jonesboro, Madean Dubus of Texas, Jimmie Kohler of California and Sue Pace of Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Lily and Mia Blalock and Bryce James of Jonesboro, Lauren and Hannah Blalock of Olive Branch, and Ike and Jake McGill of Little Rock; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Laura Turner Blalock; two brothers, James A. and George Blalock; and four sisters, Mary Blalock, Lula Mae Glover, Amelia Lewis and Jane Johnston.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Deacon Vic Stepka and Danny Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Active pallbearers will be Herbert's nephews: Steve Inboden, Victor Holt, Jerry Glover, David Schwarz, Ed Way, Tony Bari, Jim Bryant and Jerry Barnes.
Honorary pallbearers will include Charles Inboden, Lynn Scott, Mike Bradford, Howard Headrick, Wilburn Spencer, Brooks Griffith, Hubert Brodell, Harry Darby, Jay Goodman, Bill Hansard, Vernon Henson and James Peachy.
Visitation will be from 5-7 tonight in Emerson Memorial Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that consideration for lasting memorials be given to First Baptist Church of Bay, P.O. Box 190, Bay 72411, or to the Home Health Professionals and Hospice Inc., 2222 Spence Circle, Jonesboro.
The family would also like to express special thanks to Dr. James Murray and the nurses of Home Health Professionals and Hospice Inc. for their dedicated care.
Family Members
Siblings
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Amelia Pearl Blalock Lewis
1917–2003
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Mary Abigail Blalock
1918–1921
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Nellie Jane Blalock Johnston
1919–2005
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Alice Sue Blalock Pace
1926–2008
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Lula Mae Blalock Glover
1928–1966
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George William Blalock
1928–1997
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Laura Frances Blalock Inboden
1931–2010
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Jennie Lou Blalock Penn
1933–2017
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James Alden Blalock
1934–2002
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Anna Madean Blalock Dubus
1937–2022
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