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Michael Blazer Obituary

BLAZER, MICHAEL RANDALL - age 54 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home September 7, 2007 after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. Member of Riverdale Baptist Church, graduate of UT and director of Environmental Health of Sevier County. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Alice Blazer, grandparents, Joseph and Carrie Cline, Horace and Etta Blazer, mother in law, Glenna Rule, grandparents in law, Glen and Ressie Hankins. Survivors: loving wife of 26 years, Donna Rule Blazer; daughter, Caitlin Blazer and fiancé, Brandon Morgan; expectant granddaughter, Jazlyn Kay; brother and sister in law, Harold and Joyce Blazer; sister and brother in law, Rhonda and Dwayne Sane; father in law, and step mother in law, Ralph, Jr. and Jenny Rule; brother in law, and sister in law, Ralph III (Sonny) and Cindy Rule; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and special friends. Funeral 8 p.m. Monday September 10, 2007 Bridges Chapel, Rev. Mike Vincent officiating. The family and friends will meet at Asbury Cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday for an 11 a.m. committal service. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Riverdale Baptist Church Family Life Center, 7124 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Monday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Sep. 8 to Sep. 10, 2007.

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Marka (Presley) Smith

September 16, 2007

Donna, I don't know if you remember me, but I started out in the TVA steno pool with you almost 31 years ago. Believe it or not, I am still with TVA. Denise Jones-Fessenden was telling me about your husband's passing. Please know you are in my prayers.

robert westmoreland

September 11, 2007

we met mike thru our mutual friends billy & shela huff of ellijay.he was just a delightful,positive person to be around even though our time with him was limited.i enjoyed talking ut and georgia bulldog football with him all year 'round. my family spent a new year's eve with mike & his family at the home of billy & shela huff.

Cindy Hunter

September 10, 2007

Donna, we are heartbroken over the loss of Mike. He was one of the nicest guys ever! We will never forget our good times with your family and Billy and Shela. We love you dearly. We have been praying for you during Mike's sickness. We love you! Cindy, John, Joshua and Jordan Hunter

Pam (Funderburk) King

September 10, 2007

Donna, I'm so sorry about Mike and his struggle with cancer. I did not know he had been sick. It has been many years since I've seen you but I've never forgotten how sweet you are and the good times we had. I don't live in Knoxville now but try to keep in touch by reading the paper online. I know your faith is strong and it will carry you through this difficult time. You will be in my prayers.

Glenda Williams

September 9, 2007

Glenna Rule was a friend of mine and a lovely person. I have known Ralph and have been his insurance agent to many years. God Bless this family in their time of loss.

Sonny, Cindy, Jesse & Madeline Rule

September 9, 2007

Donna Kay, Caitlin, Brandon and all the Blazer family,

We want you to know that you are in our prayers, now and always. We love you.

Marjorie Williams

September 9, 2007

Kay, my prayers, thoughts, and sympathy are with you and your family at this time of grief. God Bless and keep you.

Sam & Terry (Rule) Johnson

September 9, 2007

Kay,
We are all sorry to hear about your husband. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this time. I know your made from strong stock. Us Rule's are. Love you even if we dont see you very often. Call me if you want to talk. Sorry I cant make it to the services but health problems myself is the only thing keeping me away.

alverna naill

September 9, 2007

Ed and I are so sorry for your loss. If we can be of help to you please call us. sincerely Alverna and and Ed.

Mickey Mee

September 8, 2007

Kay,
You and your family are very special and very much loved.
Mickey Mee and Family

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