Thomas Hartwell Blackstock

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Thomas Hartwell Blackstock, age 79, of Jefferson, Georgia, who entered into rest, Thursday, February 20, 2014. Mr. Blackstock was born in Jefferson, Georgia the son of the late Thomas Bascom Blackstock and Rena Hooper Blackstock, a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, a graduate of Southern Tech, having received an Associates Degree in Electronics. Mr. Blackstock was a supervisor with the U.S. Postal Service retiring after 32 years of service and a proud grandfather "Pop Pop" and all-out supporter of 10 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, brother in law Luke Vandiver also precedes Mr. Blackstock.

Mr. Blackstock is survived by wife, Glenda Gilbert Blackstock of Jefferson. Son, Tom Blackstock and his wife, Kristen and granddaughter Elizabeth of Marietta. Daughter L'Resu and husband, Philip Thompson and grandsons, Bryan, and Andrew of Jefferson. Son, John Blackstock and his wife Margie and grandsons, Hu and Hart, and granddaughters Lillie and Livi of Jefferson. Son, Joe Blackstock and his wife Jennifer and granddaughters Abby and McKensey and grandson Joey of Jefferson. Sister, Caroldene Blackstock McEver and her husband Robert of Talmo, and sister Barbara Blackstock Vandiver of Gainesville. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Memorial services will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday, February 23, 2014 from the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Michael Helms and Reverend Erica Cooper officiating with a reception immediately following in the Church Fellowship Hall for family and friends. Burial will be at a later date. Grandchildren and members of the Adult III Sunday School class will be honored as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Saturday, February 22, 2014, 5-8 P.M..

Flowers are to be omitted with memorials made to the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, 81 Institute Street, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.

Evans Funeral Home Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467.

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