In Remembrance Of
Phillip Ray Blazer
Phillip Ray Blazer, 69, passed away unexpectedly and was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 30, 2019 in Saint Joseph Missouri while visiting his family over the Thanksgiving Holiday.
He was born February 24, 1950 to Paul A. Blazer, Jr and Mary Esther McMurry Blazer in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was a letterman and graduated from Alamogordo High School in 1968. He married his High School sweetheart, Joyce Fretwell on June 7th 1968. He attended New Mexico State University from 1968-1972. He worked with Dynalectron in Las Cruces, New Mexico at Holloman Airforce Base. The company offered Phillip a leadership position at Eglin Air Force Base, so he and his family moved to Fort Walton Beach Florida in 1978. After 25 years with the company, he retired. He changed careers to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Phillip and Joy moved to Birmingham, Alabama in 2016 where they combined their compassionate caring skills and worked together with Right at Home LLC. There, they worked to improve the quality of life for those they served. Phil and Joy both spent time caring for their elderly parents. He was a member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, reading and was devoted to his family especially his grandchildren.
Phillip is preceded in death by his parents Paul Blazer Jr, Mary Esther McMurry Blazer; his sister Barbra Ann Blazer Weisler and his brother Walter Blazer.
He is survived by his wife Joyce Blazer; son Christopher Blazer (Susan), of Birmingham, AL; daughters Jennifer Jones (Glen) of Saint Joseph, MO and Sarah White (Matthew) of Port St. Joe, FL; brothers David Blazer (Cynthia) of Tomball, TX, Keith Blazer (Dana) of Mesilla, NM and sister Nancy Blazer Watson of Tularosa. NM. He is also survived by 8 Grandchildren Hannah Blazer, Joshua Blazer, Jonathan Blazer, Celie White, Libby White, Owen White, Lylah Jones and Annie Jones; as well as 15 nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday December 7th at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham AL. The family will receive guests at 10:30am, the service will take place at 11:30am.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that gifts be made to Briarwood Presbyterian Church. Checks may be sent to Briarwood Presbyterian Church at 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL 35243.
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Barbara Gerhardt
I am so sorry for the loss of your Phillip. He took great care of my father, Sam Baffo, after his stroke and was such a kind man. I tried to reach out to Phillip to let him know that my father passed away this week, however, I now know that Phillip already knows as they are together in Heaven. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Esther Agnew Baker
With great sadness I learned of Phillips Passing, he was a friend for many years and one of the most respected members of our class . Condolences to my friend, Joy, and to the family, many of them who remind me so much of Phillip. May God bless you all with wonderful memories to sustain you thru this very sad and difficult time. Love and Regards, Esther and Ed Baker
Lela Singleton (Josselyn)
Sorry for your loss…..
Arthur “Butch” Blazer
Joyce and I send prayers of strength to the family in dealing with the unexpected loss of this fine man.
Butch
Barbara Newton Edwards
Dearest Joy. My deepest sympathy is with you and your beautiful family. Phil was always the nicest person. Always considerate He truly loved you and you both created a meaningful life together. Rest In Peace Phil.
Kenneth & Carolyn McMurry
We are so sorry to hear of Phillips passing.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Joy Blazer
To my beloved Phil. My love never stops with each breath. See you soon my love
Kathy and Paul Daily
Joy, we are saddened by Phil’s passing and know you will miss him terribly. We will keep you in prayer, asking God to bless you with peace and comfort. We love you.
Janet Griffin
My sweet Joy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Pruit
May Phillip embrace and enjoy his presence in the world he now finds himself inhabiting.
Jay Blobner
Prayers for the family.
David Blobner
Prayers to the family, so sorry for your loss.
Glynn Monroe
Prayers be with the family. Another TIGER will be missed…….