Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Howard Blatner Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Howard Blatner
Shannon Scott
June 12, 2022
Still missing you buddy. Hope there are lots of laughs and stories up there and that you're commanding the audience attention. I'm keeping your name alive down here brother as you know. Love you!
Pat Oliver
August 31, 2020
Paul was a long time friend of mine. I sold him many things over the years that I dug. We dug together a few times which was lots of fun. His Daddy was also a very nice man. I have thought of him often and miss Paul. Pat Oliver
Shannon Scott
June 12, 2019
The Anniversary of your passing coming up Paul. Just know I'll be there at your grave saying hello! We all miss you like crazy!
Michael Bierman
June 11, 2018
A gentleman, a scholar, and a quirky southern character. Always good for a story and a laugh. The world is a poorer place without you in it. RIP
Michael E. Bierman, Esq.
Shannon Scott
June 7, 2017
Think of you often old friend. Am reminded of how a certain magic about Savannah left for me with your passing. Am glad to remember the nostalgia of it and miss your energy and shouting "Closing Time" before you shut your shop for the day. Thanks Paul.
July 5, 2015
When I look at my bottles and pottery I will always remember my dear friend. Jamie Westendorff of Charleston
Tom Johnson
June 28, 2015
I will miss you! I will miss you pal!
Anne Bidez Schumann
June 27, 2015
I learned today of the loss of Paul; a shock. My first memory of Paul is when his father drove on a school field trip, perhaps the end of the year school party at either Hilton Head or Jekyll Island. Paul was just a tow headed little boy, full of energy. My husband was very interested in Southern antiques and artifacts, so we saw him throughout the years, but the best memory I hold I that field trip so long ago.
My condolences, Jacky,
Anne Bidez
June 25, 2015
How glorious and wonderful is Pauls' reward for such a wonderful and earned lifetime of accomplishments. We will never be able to fully appreciate all that was and IS H.Paul Blatner. There is no doubt however that his passing to reward is and always will be our tragic loss. GOD bless you Jacky.
Elliott Butler and Family
cookie hughes
June 24, 2015
I just heard about paul i am so sorry jackie,harry and i loved paul
Howard Lee Blatner handsome & young military man.
Shannon Scott
June 20, 2015
Paul's father's headstone. Both urns interred same day.
Shannon Scott
June 20, 2015
Paul was hoarding before being a "hoarder" was cool.
Shannon Scott
June 20, 2015
Great watercolor done of Blatner's Antiques
Shannon Scott
June 20, 2015
Paul Blatner with a rare Gettysburg officer uniform
Shannon Scott
June 20, 2015
To you fine sir.
Shannon Scott
June 20, 2015
I met Paul when I was 18 and we shared a friendship & camaraderie for over 20 years. He was a like brother, mentor, teacher and we spent hours in his shop swapping stories and in my adult life, considered him one of my most important influences in my life. I just spoke to him last week so this comes as a shock. When I went to his grave today I brought two things "of me" and "of us." A Savannah ginger beer bottle that I found in Bonaventure, and my miniature Weeping Lion statue from Oakland Cemetery's plot for The Unknown Confederate Dead. I hardly need explain these items for those that truly knew him. The South mourns and the thunder and rain in Savannah today followed by a mesmerizing sunset, was all for Paul and those that loved him.
Ruby Huntley
June 19, 2015
Paul was a true gentleman , and a scholar. May God comfort you at this difficult time.
Julie McIntosh
June 19, 2015
Dear Jacky, Charlie and I are stunned to hear about Paul...we were in Atlanta on our way to Virginia...please know. We will miss him and especially his wonderful knowledge about EVERYTHING! Savannah has lost a great advocate for its preservation. Sorry we couldn't be there to wish him farewell this morning. Sincerely, Julie McIntosh and Charlie Ellis
Bill Baab
June 19, 2015
Jacky & Family: So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I knew him for more than 30 years. I, too, am an amateur historian and a collector of antique bottles and pottery (since 1969). He was of great help to me in providing info about Georgia mini jugs, which he had in abundance in his shop. He also helped when I was researching the start of bottle collecting in Georgia. I will miss him.
June 19, 2015
My condolences to the family. May God's word bring you comfort during this difficult time (Psalm 91:15).
Frances Hohenstein
June 19, 2015
You were a good man, Paul, and it was a pleasure to know you. May the angels surround you and may you rest in peace!
Fran Hohenstein
Karl Martin
June 19, 2015
Paul was a true Southern gentleman---he loved history and anything to do with Savannah and the War Between the States---he will be missed----I could always go to Paul when researching local history, art, antiques etc. and if he did not know the answer---he would help research it.
Beth Kinstler
June 18, 2015
When I saw the notice my first thought was "Oh, how I hope that this is not Paul." I waited until these memories and condolences began to flood in. I cannot believe that he is gone. He was so savvy, so smart, so knowledgeable about antiques and collectibles. The best tribute I can give to him is that he has now left a void in the Savannah antiques community that will be hard to fill. Rest in peace, Paul. You are gone too, too soon.
American Digger Magazine
June 18, 2015
We have lost a great icon of Civil War history, especially of Georgia and Savannah. RIP, Paul.
Mark
June 18, 2015
In all the too short time I knew Paul, I will cherish and remember his love for Savannah and his willingness to share his vast knowledge. Am going to miss you Paul.
Becky n Keevil Helmly
June 18, 2015
God bless you Jacky for your faithfulness to your family. We love you.
Corky Corcoran
June 18, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I knew Paul through his sister Jacky who is a former co-worker. Paul & Jacky both are quality friends.
Rocky Sommers
June 18, 2015
Very sad to hear of Paul's passing. Paul was very important to the City of Savannah historical preservation, local history, the hobby of metal detecting, and to me. I could write all day about this man's importance to all he touched. I am thankful to have known such a knowledgeable man that taught me so much. My hat is off, my head is hung low, and my heart is heavy my friend. Godspeed to the historical figures you loved so much!
Sincerely, Rocky Sommers [email protected]
Ken & Kim McDuffee
June 18, 2015
Paul was a life long friend. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this very sad time. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief.
(Davis)
June 18, 2015
May the GOD of all comfort give you the strength and ability to endure the difficult days and weeks ahead. (John 17:3)
Lewis Potts
June 18, 2015
i am saddened by the loss of Paul. He was a friend and fellow enthuiast of collecting and all things historical, escpecially when it came to Savannah . I am sure he was the leading historian on anything related to Savannah"s history. He will be truly missed by me and many others. My condolences and prayers go out to all of his family. Lewis Potts
Showing 1 - 31 of 31 results
Make a Donation
in Howard Blatner's name
Memorial Events
for Howard Blatner
Funeral services provided by:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors - Islands Chapel4605 Highway 80 E, Savannah, GA 31410
How to support Howard's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Howard Blatner's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
