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David Blosser Obituary
NEW STRAITSVILLE: Rev David Joe Blosser 82 of New Straitsville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday August 22, 2016 at the Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster.
He was born July 15, 1934 in New Straitsville the son of the late William L. and Hazel Parkinson Blosser.
He was a full time minster of 42 years at the Old Town Baptist Church, he was a faithful servant of God and was a friend to everyone he met; he retired from the Ohio State Highway Patrol after 22 years, he was a former employee of Dutro Ford; he was a U.S. Army veteran; He built King Midget cars as a hobby and could fix EVERYTHING.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Bernice Blosser; his daughter Debbie J. (Dennis) Blosser Pongratz of Corning, 2 grandchildren Chris (Gary) Kirkpatrick of New Straitsville and Josh (Cassie) Riley of Corning; 4 great-granddaughters Caitlyn (Montana) Kirkpatrick Altier, Brittney Kirkpatrick, Abbie and Averie Riley; 1 great-great grandson Hunter Boe Altier; 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Friday August 26, 2016 at the J.E. HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME 118 W. Walnut Street, Shawnee. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon on Saturday August 27, 2016 at the Old Town Baptist Church, New Straitsville with Rev Monty Hurst officiating. Interment: New Straitsville Cemetery.
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Joe I remember
Kay Emerick
September 17, 2016
So sorry to learn of the passing of yet another cousin. There were many but many have passed also and sad to say I don't know their children.
Denise Barton
August 27, 2016
Thoughts and prayers,much love
Debra Barton
August 27, 2016
With heart felt prayers & deepest sympathy ..Much love, Debra Barton
Bill Fletcher
August 26, 2016
Heart felt Sympathy. Bernie & Family
August 26, 2016
Chris, Gary & Family,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family have my deepest sympathy and will be in my thoughts and prayers.
The Bolyard's
John, Lynann, Andy & Jeb
Ramonda Williams
August 25, 2016
Bernie, sorry to hear about your loss. He was a very kind and giving man. I have a lot of fond memories of him. Ramonda Williams
Ramonda
August 25, 2016
Bernie, I am so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. He was a kind and nice man. I have a lot of fond memories of him. Ramonda Williams
Patricia Spencer
August 25, 2016
Joe will sadly be missed he was a good person and he was a wonderful preacher he married my husband many years ago and I can remember he made us take classes and he believe strongly in the lord you will truly be missed Joe. Patty Spencer
Ron cheryl Maurer
August 25, 2016
Chris and family, so sorry to hear of your grandfathers passing.Love you guys
Becky Brown,Collins Chorniak
August 24, 2016
RIP Joe Blosser, prayers for your family.
Penny Bray/Green
August 24, 2016
Prayers to you all. Mr. Blosser ways a very kind man.
Tania McGill
August 24, 2016
Debbie and Chris
deepest sympathy to your family, love and prayers
August 24, 2016
Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss.
You are in are thoughts and prayers.
Steve Gill
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