John Thomas Blalock married Sarah A. Peddy in Alabama, daughter of James Peddy and Frances Garland.
Son of Patrick H. and Maria Jane Maynor Blalock.
J. T. Blalock, after a very brief illness, died at the home of his son in law, D. F. Lowe, on route 2, Oneonta, AL, early Sunday morning. Mr Blalock was 82 years of age and was one of the oldest citizens of this part of the county. He was a native of Lee county, coming to Blount County while yet a young man. He settled in this immediate section and spent the remainder of his life within a few miles of where he died. He at once identified himself with the best interests of the county and for many years served as a school trustee. Later he served two terms as a member of the Court of County Commissioners. In this capacity he rendered much valuable service. he was a quite but conservative leader and his advice was sought by both old and young. When Uncle Jack Blalock expressed his views on any question it carried great weight. Mr Blalock had been a member of the Baptist Church since August 1876, having connected himself with Old Liberty Baptist Church at that time. At the time of his death he was a member of Tait's Gap Baptist Church where he lived for a number of years and engaged in the mercantile business. He enjoyed the full confidence of all who were so fortunate as to have personal contact with him. It has often been said of him that if he ever wronged anyone it was unintentional. Mr Blalock was a man who had strong convictions and he lived by those convictions, yet he conceded to others the right to their views, and differed with them in a friendly way. He was a staunch Democrat, but his life was spent in a community where most of his neighbors were of a different political faith yet they were the closest of friends. Mr Blalock had been a constant reader of the Democrat for 34 years. His subscription dated back to April 1, 1897. He always kept his subscription paid in advance and with very few exceptions paid it on the first day of every month. The very great popularity of Mr Blalock was shown by the fact that a vast throng of people attended his funeral at Antioch Monday. The services were conducted by Rev P. J. Jordan assisted by L. T. Findley, Rev R. A. Tuck, Rev. Ira Tidwell and Rev W. E. Ellis. The deceased is survived by one son, W. J. Blalock of Route 1 Oneonta AL, two daughters, Mrs D. F. Lowe of route 2 Oneonta and Lucy Gilliland of Morley, MO.; one sister, Mrs Alice Burdell of Rome GA. He is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and about 46 great grandchildren.
[Southern Democrat, March 19, 1931]
Son of Patrick H. and Maria Jane Maynor Blalock.
J. T. Blalock, after a very brief illness, died at the home of his son in law, D. F. Lowe, on route 2, Oneonta, AL, early Sunday morning. Mr Blalock was 82 years of age and was one of the oldest citizens of this part of the county. He was a native of Lee county, coming to Blount County while yet a young man. He settled in this immediate section and spent the remainder of his life within a few miles of where he died. He at once identified himself with the best interests of the county and for many years served as a school trustee. Later he served two terms as a member of the Court of County Commissioners. In this capacity he rendered much valuable service. he was a quite but conservative leader and his advice was sought by both old and young. When Uncle Jack Blalock expressed his views on any question it carried great weight. Mr Blalock had been a member of the Baptist Church since August 1876, having connected himself with Old Liberty Baptist Church at that time. At the time of his death he was a member of Tait's Gap Baptist Church where he lived for a number of years and engaged in the mercantile business. He enjoyed the full confidence of all who were so fortunate as to have personal contact with him. It has often been said of him that if he ever wronged anyone it was unintentional. Mr Blalock was a man who had strong convictions and he lived by those convictions, yet he conceded to others the right to their views, and differed with them in a friendly way. He was a staunch Democrat, but his life was spent in a community where most of his neighbors were of a different political faith yet they were the closest of friends. Mr Blalock had been a constant reader of the Democrat for 34 years. His subscription dated back to April 1, 1897. He always kept his subscription paid in advance and with very few exceptions paid it on the first day of every month. The very great popularity of Mr Blalock was shown by the fact that a vast throng of people attended his funeral at Antioch Monday. The services were conducted by Rev P. J. Jordan assisted by L. T. Findley, Rev R. A. Tuck, Rev. Ira Tidwell and Rev W. E. Ellis. The deceased is survived by one son, W. J. Blalock of Route 1 Oneonta AL, two daughters, Mrs D. F. Lowe of route 2 Oneonta and Lucy Gilliland of Morley, MO.; one sister, Mrs Alice Burdell of Rome GA. He is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and about 46 great grandchildren.
[Southern Democrat, March 19, 1931]
John Thomas Blalock married Sarah A. Peddy in Alabama, daughter of James Peddy and Frances Garland.
Son of Patrick H. and Maria Jane Maynor Blalock.
J. T. Blalock, after a very brief illness, died at the home of his son in law, D. F. Lowe, on route 2, Oneonta, AL, early Sunday morning. Mr Blalock was 82 years of age and was one of the oldest citizens of this part of the county. He was a native of Lee county, coming to Blount County while yet a young man. He settled in this immediate section and spent the remainder of his life within a few miles of where he died. He at once identified himself with the best interests of the county and for many years served as a school trustee. Later he served two terms as a member of the Court of County Commissioners. In this capacity he rendered much valuable service. he was a quite but conservative leader and his advice was sought by both old and young. When Uncle Jack Blalock expressed his views on any question it carried great weight. Mr Blalock had been a member of the Baptist Church since August 1876, having connected himself with Old Liberty Baptist Church at that time. At the time of his death he was a member of Tait's Gap Baptist Church where he lived for a number of years and engaged in the mercantile business. He enjoyed the full confidence of all who were so fortunate as to have personal contact with him. It has often been said of him that if he ever wronged anyone it was unintentional. Mr Blalock was a man who had strong convictions and he lived by those convictions, yet he conceded to others the right to their views, and differed with them in a friendly way. He was a staunch Democrat, but his life was spent in a community where most of his neighbors were of a different political faith yet they were the closest of friends. Mr Blalock had been a constant reader of the Democrat for 34 years. His subscription dated back to April 1, 1897. He always kept his subscription paid in advance and with very few exceptions paid it on the first day of every month. The very great popularity of Mr Blalock was shown by the fact that a vast throng of people attended his funeral at Antioch Monday. The services were conducted by Rev P. J. Jordan assisted by L. T. Findley, Rev R. A. Tuck, Rev. Ira Tidwell and Rev W. E. Ellis. The deceased is survived by one son, W. J. Blalock of Route 1 Oneonta AL, two daughters, Mrs D. F. Lowe of route 2 Oneonta and Lucy Gilliland of Morley, MO.; one sister, Mrs Alice Burdell of Rome GA. He is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and about 46 great grandchildren.
[Southern Democrat, March 19, 1931]
Son of Patrick H. and Maria Jane Maynor Blalock.
J. T. Blalock, after a very brief illness, died at the home of his son in law, D. F. Lowe, on route 2, Oneonta, AL, early Sunday morning. Mr Blalock was 82 years of age and was one of the oldest citizens of this part of the county. He was a native of Lee county, coming to Blount County while yet a young man. He settled in this immediate section and spent the remainder of his life within a few miles of where he died. He at once identified himself with the best interests of the county and for many years served as a school trustee. Later he served two terms as a member of the Court of County Commissioners. In this capacity he rendered much valuable service. he was a quite but conservative leader and his advice was sought by both old and young. When Uncle Jack Blalock expressed his views on any question it carried great weight. Mr Blalock had been a member of the Baptist Church since August 1876, having connected himself with Old Liberty Baptist Church at that time. At the time of his death he was a member of Tait's Gap Baptist Church where he lived for a number of years and engaged in the mercantile business. He enjoyed the full confidence of all who were so fortunate as to have personal contact with him. It has often been said of him that if he ever wronged anyone it was unintentional. Mr Blalock was a man who had strong convictions and he lived by those convictions, yet he conceded to others the right to their views, and differed with them in a friendly way. He was a staunch Democrat, but his life was spent in a community where most of his neighbors were of a different political faith yet they were the closest of friends. Mr Blalock had been a constant reader of the Democrat for 34 years. His subscription dated back to April 1, 1897. He always kept his subscription paid in advance and with very few exceptions paid it on the first day of every month. The very great popularity of Mr Blalock was shown by the fact that a vast throng of people attended his funeral at Antioch Monday. The services were conducted by Rev P. J. Jordan assisted by L. T. Findley, Rev R. A. Tuck, Rev. Ira Tidwell and Rev W. E. Ellis. The deceased is survived by one son, W. J. Blalock of Route 1 Oneonta AL, two daughters, Mrs D. F. Lowe of route 2 Oneonta and Lucy Gilliland of Morley, MO.; one sister, Mrs Alice Burdell of Rome GA. He is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and about 46 great grandchildren.
[Southern Democrat, March 19, 1931]
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