Obituary for Melvin Thomas Blalock
April 24, 1937 - November 17, 2022
Melvin Thomas Blalock, age 85, passed away at his home on November 17, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Franklin and Melvina Cole Blalock, brothers: James, J.R., Bill "Elvis", Clarence, and Lyndon Blalock; sisters: Mamie Secrest and Christine Hardison; two sons, Lance and Mark Blalock.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joyce Holder Blalock and children Mike (Estell) Blalock of Shelbyville, Leslie (Trina) Blalock of Lewisburg, Anita (Frankie) Harwell of Culleoka and Monty (Barry) Thompson of Lewisburg; nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Mr. Blalock was a long-time farmer and carpenter. He sold vegetables, fried pies, and loved telling stories and spending time with people. Thomas loved sports and was always proud to see his grandchildren and great grandchildren play and loved to hear their stories. He enjoyed having coffee with his friends in the “Old Geezers Club”.
Pallbearers are grandsons Kris Blalock, Jason Curry, Daniel Blalock, Tyler Blalock, Benton Thompson and Cole Blalock. Honorary pallbearers are The Geezers, Steve Evans, Forrest Barron and the MCHS Class of 1955.
Arrangements will be visitation on Sunday, November 20, 2022, from 4:00-8:00 pm and Monday, November 21, 2022, starting at 11:00 am until the funeral hour at 1:00 pm. Visitation and service will be at Westvue Church of Christ with burial to follow in Bryant Cemetery in Mooresville.
London Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Melvin Thomas Blalock, age 85, passed away at his home on November 17, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Franklin and Melvina Cole Blalock, brothers: James, J.R., Bill "Elvis", Clarence, and Lyndon Blalock; sisters: Mamie Secrest and Christine Hardison; two sons, Lance and Mark Blalock.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joyce Holder Blalock and children Mike (Estell) Blalock of Shelbyville, Leslie (Trina) Blalock of Lewisburg, Anita (Frankie) Harwell of Culleoka and Monty (Barry) Thompson of Lewisburg; nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Mr. Blalock was a long-time farmer and carpenter. He sold vegetables, fried pies, and loved telling stories and spending time with people. Thomas loved sports and was always proud to see his grandchildren and great grandchildren play and loved to hear their stories. He enjoyed having coffee with his friends in the “Old Geezers Club”.
Pallbearers are grandsons Kris Blalock, Jason Curry, Daniel Blalock, Tyler Blalock, Benton Thompson and Cole Blalock. Honorary pallbearers are The Geezers, Steve Evans, Forrest Barron and the MCHS Class of 1955.
Arrangements will be visitation on Sunday, November 20, 2022, from 4:00-8:00 pm and Monday, November 21, 2022, starting at 11:00 am until the funeral hour at 1:00 pm. Visitation and service will be at Westvue Church of Christ with burial to follow in Bryant Cemetery in Mooresville.
London Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with the arrangements.