Charles Lanier Blalock

Charles Lanier Blalock, 85, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Moultrie, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home.

          A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, February 26, 2021 at Westview Cemetery with the Rev. Stephen Grantham officiating.  The family will greet friends after the service at the cemetery.  Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and masks are recommended.

          Born February 22, 1935 in Moultrie, he was the son of the late Barry Butler “B.B.” Blalock and Elizabeth Louise Gill Blalock.  Mr. Blalock was a retired insurance investigator and a member of First United Methodist Church of Moultrie.  He loved his family and cherished being a foster parent for over 100 kids.  Mr. Blalock was a member of the Kiwanis Club, he enjoyed attending the pancake breakfast and working the voting precinct.   In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and collecting antiques.

                    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Gloria Gill Blalock.

          Survivors include his wife, Donna Gail Skipworth Blalock of Jacksonville, FL; children, Barry Blalock and wife Joanie of Waynesville, NC, Michael Blalock and wife Danna of Wake Forest, NC, Savannah Kennedy and husband Zach of Sylvester, GA, Cody Allen Blalock, Tyler Lee Blalock both of Jacksonville, FL; step-children, Jack Russell and wife Kim, Kim Reid and husband Malcom all of Jacksonville Beach, FL., Amanda Padilla of Waynesville, NC, Christopher Fekany and wife Jenine of Jacksonville, FL; twelve grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Butler of Macon, GA, Bebe Littles and husband Wayne of Huntsville, AL.

          Memorial contribution may be made to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 757, Moultrie, GA. 31776.