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John Blazer
88, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at his home. He was born on January 1, 1926 to Charles Blazer and Elizabeth (Smith) Blazer (later Queen) in Parrottsville, Tennessee.
John served in the U.S. Army during WWII receiving the Silver Star and Purple Heart. After being honorably discharged, he re-entered the Army as a MSGT and served until 1955. Early in his post-military career, he worked at Rock Island Refinery in Indianapolis and as a police officer in Las Vegas, NV. For over 25 years, John was a heavy equipment operator as a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, retiring in 1989. After retirement, John became a sales associate for real estate agent Carter & Associates Century 21 in Noblesville. John was a lifetime member of VFW Post 7119 Lawrence, IN and American Legion Post 01 Paris, France. He was also a member of the NRA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, visiting his many favorite restaurants, including Logan's Steak House, and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his step-children, Scott (Sheila) Lowther of Westfield, and Katrina (Lowther) Blackwell and Ed Rush of Fishers; his daughter, Maurica Legg of London, UK and son, Tim Vicknair of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren, Christopher Lowther, Amanda Blackwell (Gary) Gleason, Vicki Gatewood (Jeff) Morgan, Kristi Gatewood (Brent) Sloderback, Aaron (Toni) Blackwell, India Mae Legg, Zoe Legg (Dele) Awodern and Maggie Vicknair; 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and brother, John was preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne (Beaver) Blazer in 2009.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 9700 Allisonville Road in Indianapolis, following a visitation from 11:00 a.m. to Noon in Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary , 12010 Allisonville Road in Fishers. Mr. Lanny Smith will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
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Kurt Walther
April 17, 2014
John was a good man and customer for many years. I'll miss his regular calls. If a family member could contact me, I'd be most appreciative. I'm his insurance agent. Thank you.
Michelle Vesey-Shecket
April 15, 2014
Love to all of you dear cousins, friends, and other family members at this time of loss. Sorry I can't be present, but John and Suzy are in my thoughts, as perhaps they are together again, watching over us.
KEISTON HOLLOWAY
April 12, 2014
ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY
April 12, 2014
Sorry to hear about the passing of a cousin...Cuz' Jack & Delores in Brownsburg,IN
April 12, 2014
Hi Cuz'; sorry that you're not going to be around for our annual visit & lunch at Logan's but take care & say hello to all of the family members...Cuz' Jim & Bobby in S.C.
April 12, 2014
Death of a loved one is always hard no matter what age. Sorry about your loss.
Katrina Vesey
April 11, 2014
Please know that you are in my thought as you face this loss.
John was one of the good guys, just like John Wayne.
Allisonville Road - Fishers
April 9, 2014
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