Deacon Clarence Edward Blizzard

Deacon Clarence Edward Blizzard
Petersburg - "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day, and not to me but also to all who have loved His appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Deacon Clarence Edward Blizzard was born February 22, 1944 to the late Earnest Blizzard and Ethel Charity-Blizzard in Newport News, VA. He departed this life on Saturday, June 26, 2021.
Deacon Blizzard was a graduate of L.P. Jackson High School, Surry County, VA. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army (Infantry) where he was stationed in Fort Bragg, NC receiving numerous medals and awards. Deacon Blizzard served his country actively in the United States Army for 3 years.
He was an extremely hard worker retiring from the Fort Lee Defense Commissary Agency in September 1995, after 31 years of service. He also joined the Army Reserve where he served for 32 years, 5 months, and 22 days retiring on March 9, 2004. He was a life-time member of the American Legion #120.
Deacon Blizzard accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior joining and becoming an active member of Swan's Point Baptist Church, Spring Grove, VA. Clarence was ordained as a Deacon on December 9, 2001 under the leadership of Pastor Nathan Quick. He served as a Deacon, sung in the choir, and attended Sunday School and Bible Study regularly. He also enjoyed feeding the needy in the community which he did for many years and often visited many local nursing homes as a part of his outreach ministry.
Deacon Blizzard was a very active member of the Frederick L. Ray Biblical Institute where he received an Associate and Bachelor degree and Master of Biblical Studies. In addition, he received an Associate and Bachelor degree with a Master of Theology and a Certificate in Advanced Biblical Studies. He also received a Youth Mentor and Leadership Scholar Award.
In 2009, Deacon Blizzard married Josephine and they were married for 12 years. He was a loving, kind, forgiving man of God. He was loyal to his family and friends and devoted to the work of Christ. He loved to visit and comfort the sick. He became very good friends with strangers who he met during his ministry. He enjoyed working in his yard for long hours and arts and crafts. Deacon Blizzard always kept in contact with all his family and friends and will be deeply missed.
Along with his parents, Deacon Blizzard was preceded in death by his former wife, Lillie Mae Blizzard (whom he married in 1968 until 2007 when her health declined); and two sisters, Barbara Royster and Ruth Chambliss.
Deacon Blizzard leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Josephine Blizzard; children, Elderotto Blizzard (Aundria) and Valerie Blizzard both of Petersburg, VA, Alicia Melton of Waldorf, MD, and Tiffany Woods (Kurtis) of Hopewell, VA; four grandchildren, Kenyia Walker of Prince George, VA, ClaRenz Blizzard of Petersburg, VA, Christopher Williams of Georgia, and Demarrio Wilson, Jr. of Hopewell, VA; great grandchildren, Keirron "Kiwi" Johnson (whom he adored) and Kayleb Woods; siblings, Earnest Blizzard of Prince George, VA, Lillie Blizzard-Jackson (Cephus) of Hopewell, VA, and Janet L. Johnson (Linwood) of Hopewell, VA, devoted friends, Franklin Moore (Charlene) of Petersburg, VA, Frances Coates and Deborah Coates both of Colonial Heights, VA, Lynn Settle of Chesterfield, VA, William Cain (Edna) and Calvin Jones (Patricia) both of Petersburg, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Nathaniel Mitchell, eulogist. The interment to follow at The Braxton-Charity Family Cemetery.
A wake will be held 7:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the funeral establishment.
Please follow the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com