Photo courtesy of Seale Funeral Service - Denham Springs
Watson, Louisiana
Harold R. Blades, Sr. "Out of the past I see your eyes, their twinkle mixed with blue; And so this day I think of things kept in my heart for you." Harold was born April 12, 1934 in Kentwood, LA to William Oscar Blades and Ellen Rimes Blades. He drifted into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at OLOL Hospital with loving family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lorraine Doucet Blades; daughter Cindy Blades Cody and husband Michael; sons Mitchel Anthony Blades, Gregory Wayne Blades and wife Jo Ann Blades, and Harold R. Blades, Jr.; grandchildren Kenneth Cody, Sarah Marie Ellen Cody, Rebecca Lane Cody, Aaron Michael Blades, Hunter Austin Blades, Krystal Blades,and Heaven L. Blades; great-grandchildren Myrikel Blades, Tristin Cummings, Piper Witt, and Jamie Carson; sisters Audrey B. and husband Pete Williams, and Linda B. and husband Ric Moore; brothers Wilbur (Bo) and wife Sharon Blades, Roger and wife Annette Blades, Clayton and wife Margaret Blades; sisters-in-law Ernestine Blades, Florence Bielkiewicz, Peggy Andre, and Mona and husband Michael Mayeau; and brother-in-law Rulon (Skip) Yarborough. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Betty B. Yarborough, and brother William O. Blades, Jr. Pall bearers are Aaron and Hunter Blades, Kenneth Cody, Brett Moore, Trevor Andre, and Rafe Blades. Honorary Pall Bearers are Terry Blades, Rusty Williams, and Lyle Andre. Harold served his country in the US Army from 1956-1958. He then began his career as a fireman for the Baton Rouge Fire Department where he was always loyal, honest, and dedicated to his duties. He had a special talent for machinery repair and advanced to Master Mechanic. He loved his job and felt a great responsibility to assure that his work was thorough and safe. He was a loving and giving person with a keen sense of humor. He especially loved children, and they loved him. Harold loved and knew his Lord. He was an active member of Live Oak Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. His ever-faithful Sunday School Class came to his home to hold classes when he was no longer able to attend church. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs on Tuesday, October 29, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, October 30, at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, 3893 Hwy. 440, Kentwood, at 8:00 AM with the funeral and celebration of life service at 11:00 AM. Donations can be made to The Michael J. Foxx Research Foundation or to the Cancer Service of Greater Baton Rouge.
US Army from 1956-1958
My prayers go out to the Blades Family. I went to school with Mr. Blades children and now I know why they are awesome people! God blessed and will continue to bless this family!
Odis Gilmore
October 31, 2013 | Port Allen, LA
Greg,
May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. You always talked about your dad, we feel like we knew him. We know you are going to miss him as we miss seeing you.
Adrena Robertson and Alisa Gage
October 30, 2013 | Baton Rouge, LA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Redemptorist Athletic Association
October 30, 2013 | Baton Rouge, LA
Uncle Harold and Aunt Lorraine @ Easter in the country.
If your lucky, god will put good people in your life when you are young. I was fortunate to have an Uncle such as Harold Blades. A good man loving and caring of his family, of nature and of his fellow man. Uncle Harold has always been a role model to me, to his children and his community. He has always been a devoted husband and father and a loving and caring uncle. He was involved in his community, he loved watching high school football, I know he loved it when Greg and I were playing for...
Randal Williams
October 30, 2013 | Coppell, TX
We will miss you paw paw
heaven blades
October 30, 2013 | Walker
Audrey, sorry for the passing of Harold. Please let Lorraine, the children, grandchildren, other brothers, sisters and entire family know how sorry I am. Prayers and thoughts are with each of you during this time. God Bless and Love
Dianne and family
J Melchior
October 29, 2013 | LA
FREE
God freed his soul Sunday. Uncle Harold passed on, free from the body that had been failing him for a long time. Free from pain, free from wants & needs. In a place where we will all be together again, someday, he rejoices. I am very happy that I was able to spend some time with him & family, recently at the hospital. Very happy that my father was with him when he peacefully took his last breaths. I am very thankful to our Creator for such a wonderful, loving, caring, & devoted family. We...
Rikki Lynn Hurston
October 29, 2013 | Central, LA
Greg, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Theresa Boeta
October 29, 2013 | Central, LA
Greg and Family.
Keeping all in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Morris McConnell
October 29, 2013 | Prairieville, LA