David Lee Blazer
September 19, 1933 ~ September 28, 2007
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
David Lee Blazer, 74, died Friday, September 28, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of Ruth Queen Blazer and the late Grover C. Blazer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Shirley Cole Blazer and a brother, Paul C. Blazer.
Mr. Blazer was employed by American Enka/BASF until his retirement. He was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church where he taught a men’s Sunday school class. He was an Army veteran and served in Korea during the conflict.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son Mark and his wife, Laura and granddaughter, Megan Leigh of Weaverville; brothers Bobby and wife Mary of San Antonio, TX and Jack and wife Joyce of Candler; sisters Nell Metcalf and husband Bernard of Woodfin, Penny Best and husband, Jerry, of Canton, and Jenny Penley and husband, Jack, of Asheville. Also, a very special niece Tammy Reeves and husband, Tim, and their son Carson, mother-in-law Ruby Harris Cole and sister-in-law Jean Robbins and husband, Stan, all of Candler; and brother-in-law Buck and his friend, Joyce Putney of Augusta, GA; special friend of the family Virgie Freeman and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and special friends.
The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Danny Gasperson presiding and special friend Jim Whitted assisting. Burial will be at Snow Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tim Reeves, Chris McCoy, Stan Robbins, Roger Raby, Donald Raby and Jack Penley. The Adult Men’s Sunday School Class of Pole Creek Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 6:00- 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and at other times will be at the home.
Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Snow Hill Church Cemetery Fund, 84 Snow Hill Church Road, Candler, NC 28715, or to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Mark,
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you but I wanted you know that I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Father.
He was a great person and loved by all who knew him. He was a wonderful Christian and appreciated by everyone who knew him.
Our prayers go out to you and all the family. Please know that you are all in our thoughts as you go through this sad time.
Ralph and Judy
Mark and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew him. May God be with you at this time and give you much comfort. Ken, Selene and Dakota Waddell
Dear Family and Friends
We will miss David very much. He was a dear person. Love and Prayers to each of you.
Zeb and Helen Burrell
Mark, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family during this very sad time. Your Dad and Mom both were very special people.
Jane & Gene
Dave was a great man to work with for many years and I will never forget his dedication to his work.
Penny and family,
Audrey and I are sorry for your loss and send our heart-felt sympathy. We are thinking of you during this time, and we know that Dave is not suffering any more.
Sincerely,
Ron and Audrey Morrow
Mark and Family,
I just wanted you to know of our prayers for you during these days. Since Marilyn and I are out of town, we will be unable to attend the services, but please know our love and concern are with you. I have spoken with our church office and our staff and church family at Pole Creek will do whatever we can to help you find comfort in your grief.
To the Family of David Blazer who is in our prayers and thoughts as you moran the passing or a good friend, daddy, brother, and husband. I often seen him in church at Pole Creek until he could not continue. He will be greatly missed among his church family and friends. We pray that God will caress you in his arms during this time of sorrow. David is in God’s hands now. What a rejoicing for the family. His suffering is over and he is renewed. God Bless you all. Marvin and Karen Mathews
Sorry to hear of your loss. Dave and I shared many good years as co-workers and friends. I will always remember his smile and great sense of humor.
Mark,( Uncle Jack, Jenny, Penny, Nell, Granny Blazer, Jackie and family):
We could not be there for the services. We wanted you to know that we are praying for solace and peace that can only come from knowing that your dad is with the Lord. I remember his loving, sweet, generous personality and his bright smile that could light up a room.
We love you and are thinking of you and praying for all.
Debbie, Randy, Courtney and Drew Davis
Sorry to hear of your loss. I worked
a lot of years with Dave,I will always remember his smile and great
sence of humor.
RONNIE & IRETHA WARREN
To the family of Dave:
I worked with Dave for several years at BASF and he was always a fun person to be around,and also a dedicated person. I had much respect for Dave in the way he took care of Shirley. Just a great person and will be missed very much.
Penny and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you on the loss of your loved one. I enjoyed working with Dave and will always remember his friendly smile and kindness to everyone.
Betty