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I just found out that Gene had passed away. Please accept my condolences. He was a great friend to my father Jack Anderson, and I. I remember going shooting with Gene a few times when I was 13-14. I have wondered thought the years how he was doing. I'm so very glad to see he got to travel the globe. We lost a great American, but heaven gained a wonderful soul. To his family: My heart is with you!
Ashley Anderson

Ashley Anderson

November 12, 2020 | Buford, GA | Friend

I am happy that Gene got to retire at an early age and do so much travelling.
He was a great guy.
Our condolences to all the family.

Jimmy Hill

August 22, 2019 | Pensacola, FL | Coworker

Dianne, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Susan Powell

Susan Powell

August 21, 2019 | Milner, GA

Wayne Wilhoit sent me the sad news about Gene. We were classmates at Jonesboro for 12 years and I always thought so much of him. He was one of the "coon hunting" group and had us to his home after one of our outings. Lots of good memories. Thinking of all of you and wishing comfort for you from your many happy memories.
Jacqueline (Waldon) Whitesides

Jacqueline Waldon Whitesides

August 18, 2019 | Huntsville, AL | Classmate

My thoughts are with Genes family in this time of sadness. Joe brown

Joe Brown

August 16, 2019 | Jonesboro, GA | Friend

Dianne: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. William McIntosh Chapter, NSDAR.

Gail East

August 15, 2019 | McDonough, GA | Friend

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors

August 15, 2019 | McDonough, GA

Samuel's Obituary

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Samuel Eugene Blalock, Jr.

October 23, 1939 – August 14, 2019

Samuel Eugene (Gene) Blalock, Jr., age 79, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

Mr. Blalock was born to parents Louise Allen and Samuel Blalock, Sr. and raised in Jonesboro, GA. He spent his early life enjoying hunting, fishing, skeet shooting and digging for Civil War relics. His love and appreciation of guns continued throughout his life, and Mr. Blalock was a regular at the South River Gun Club and various gun shows. His other hobbies included reading, bass fishing and American history.

Mr. Blalock was married to the former Dianne Bond for 20 years. A University of Georgia graduate and Army National Guard veteran, Mr. Blalock worked for the Georgia Railroad until 1968 when he ventured into the computer age with the State of Georgia. He advanced to the position of Director of Data Networking before he retired in 1994 at the age of 55. In retirement, he and Mrs. Blalock were able to share their love of traveling. Destinations included far-away places such as Europe, Russia and China, as well as getting away to a nearby cabin on the lake for some solitude and fishing.

Mr. Blalock is survived by his wife and sisters, Anne Sligh, Suches, GA and Emily (Marshall) Gaddis, Darien, GA; stepchildren, Chip (Terry) Buttrill, Snellville, GA, David (Ginger) Buttrill, Dacula, GA; step-grandchildren Robert (Bryce) Buttrill, Norfolk,VA; Becci (Alex) Malmquist, Covington, GA; LauraKate Buttrill, Marietta, GA; Britt Buttrill, Montclair, NJ; Marianna Buttrill, Dacula, GA and Gina Cullen, Snellville, GA, plus a step-great-granddaughter and many nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.

Those wishing to pay respects are invited to a visitation on Friday, August 16, 2019, from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Cannon Cleveland Funeral Home, 2580 Highway 42 North, McDonough, GA 30253. A memorial service will be held on Sat., August 17, 2019, at 11 a.m. also at the Cannon Cleveland Funeral Home. Interment will be at Jonesboro City Cemetery at 2 p.m.

Samuel Eugene Blalock, Jr.

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