Jasper "Jack" Blevins Jr.

Jasper Blevins Obituary

HAMPTON - Jasper 'Jack' Blevins Jr., 85, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 7, 2010.
He was a native of Moore County, N.C., and a resident of Hampton for 58 years.
Jack was an electrician at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. and retired in 1990 after 38 years of service. He served honorably in the U.S. Army Air Corp and was a member of Buckroe Baptist Church, the Royal Stag, Twin Oaks and White Tail Hunt Clubs. He loved hunting, fishing, growing things, and just being outdoors.
Preceding him in rest are his parents, Jasper and Glennie Blevins; three sisters, Betty Coffee, Kay Carter and Stacy Blevins; and brother, Duncan Blevins.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of 61 years, Jean Shelton Blevins; son, Douglas Blevins and wife, Connie of Hampton; daughters, Vicki Blevins Bridenstein and husband, Billy of Elkhart, Ind., and Kathryn Blevins Garst and husband, Richard of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Jason Blevins and wife, Mindy, Rebekah Nayo and husband, Marcus, Richard Bridenstein II, Jasper Garst, and Haley Garst; great-grandchildren, Trinity Blevins and Christian Nayo; and brother, David Blevins and wife, Sue of Hamlet, N.C.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
The family will receive friends Friday, April 9, 2010, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A service celebrating Jack's life will be held Saturday, April 10 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Eddie Heath presiding. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 12, at Hampton-Veterans Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Buckroe Baptist Church, 1819 N. Mallory Street, Hampton, VA 23664.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., in Hampton, 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jasper Blevins

8 Entries

juliana harding

April 10, 2010

Dearest Kathy and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. His love will live in your hearts forever. Love, Juliana

cindy burks

April 10, 2010

~ Kathy, I am so sorry to read of your dads passing.....I'm sure he led a wonderful life with such a HAPPY daughter like you around. Love comes in many forms, and your MEMORY is one. Never forget him and he will live forever. My heart goes out to you. cindy burks

sarah waters

April 10, 2010

Jack was a man I did not know very well, but the times I did spend around him were very friendly, talking of memories and the happenings of Buckroe Beach. Jack and his wife bought the house they have lived in from my mother. A few years ago I drove by and Jack was in the yard(my dad used to live across the street so he knew of me somewhat) I stopped the car and we began talking . Jack was a breath of fresh air to talk with ...we sat on the steps talking about the good ol' days of Buckroe, and also his health..I gave him encouragement about his condition, and he spoke of the wisdom of life. I wish I could have known him better. He was a man that was down to earth and just a joy to have the pleasure to conversate with. My sympathy is with the entire family..He will always be with you in heart, mind and spirit..his legacy lives on through each and every one of you..Remember the good times, and know he meant alot to people who's lives he barely touched. My prayers are with you all.God Bless Your Family. Sarah Waters Hall

April 9, 2010

Ms Jean, Doug, Kathy, and Vicky, Please accept our sincerest sympathy on the passing of your husband and father. Know we are keeping everyone in our prayers and thoughts and if you need anything please call.
Pat and Tom Edwards

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Wanda Pierre

April 9, 2010

I will sincerely miss my dearest neighbor. He has been a source of strength and my personal neighborhood watch since moving across the street from he and Miss Jean in 2001. I always felt a sense of security seeing him sitting on his step, sometimes joining him, forever smoking his cigarettes and watching the going-on's in the neighborhood. He had an invaluable repertoire of life stories that he would share with all who listened. He had a true spirit of living life and I was always inspired by his will for working on his property and forever doing something. I will surely miss him, but I have a sense of honor and gratification in having encountered his being.
To the Blevin family, please celebrate his life with your many family memories!
My sincerest condolences to each of you. I will forever keep Jack, Miss Jean and the family in my thoughts and prayers.

Pam Hale Johnson

April 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kelly Cross

April 9, 2010

Jean, Kathy, Doug, and Vicki,
My heart goes out to you one and all. Jack is finally at peace. Treasure the many, many special memories you have of him; hold them close to your heart, and know that he'll never be further away than the blink of an eye. You took good care of him when his health failed, and showed him how much he was loved by all. My thoughts and prayers remain with you. I'll see you at the service. Love, Kelly

April 9, 2010

Jack left a great heritage to his family. He will be missed greatly. I will keep you in my prayers. God bless you. Becky Laity

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