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Patrick Blatcher Obituary

Patrick Christopher Blatcher, 67, entered into eternal rest on August 13, 2022. He was born October 1, 1954, to Mrs. Willie Mae Blatcher and the late William "Willie" Frank Blatcher. He was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen Sr. High School, and he served in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his loving mother Willie Mae Blatcher; brother John F. Blatcher; sister Gaynell Blatcher Thornton; sister-in-law Erica Williams Blatcher; brother-in-law Oliver Thornton; nieces Jontay Blatcher Pierce (Travis), Javonte A. Blatcher and Jordyn Sarah Blatcher; nephews Joshua C. Thornton and Jon Timothy Blatcher; great niece Kailey Pierce; God sister Misunique "Missy" Netter and a host of aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends. A private Graveside Service will take place on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, for 11:00 am at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Drive, Slidell Louisiana. Father Pat Collum, officiating. Due to Covid-19, face masks are preferred. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24, 2022.

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Ricky Irby

April 16, 2024

Greetings from Spain. I worked with Pat for several years and he helped me quite a bit in my career. I am now taking his old job at Travis AFB and did a search for him. I am sorry to heard of the loss what a an amazing man...friendly and always helpful

Rick

Janice Everage

August 24, 2022

My Deepest Condolences for family love you

Claudette F Russell

August 24, 2022

I'm praying for and with Ms.Williemae,Gaynell and John Blatcher. The entire Blatcher family. Earth has no sorrow
Heaven cannot heal.God shall wipe ALL tears from our eyes. Weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning. Patrick is in the land of no mores. No more sickness,pain or sorrow .He's resting in the bosom of JESUS. God's love Claudette Russell-Green

Claudette F Russell

August 23, 2022

Praying for and with the Blatcher I know without a shadow of doubt that our God will see you through God's love Claudette

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34888 Grantham College Drive, Slidell, LA

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