John Thomas Blassingame

John was a graduate of Belleville West Township High School in 1988. He attended Monmouth College in Illinois and was an Independent Contractor for Fry Wagner Moving & Storage. He enjoyed bowling at Bel-Air Bowl in Belleville, Illinois and recorded several 300 games. He loved the Steelers and Roll Tide for college football. He was an avid car enthusiast and won many awards at car shows with his Lincoln LS. He was an outstanding Father to Brooke and Leah and a great friend to his bonus children, Tayler and Zac. He loved to play card games with family and friends. He will be missed by many.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Laurette Compton; his paternal grandparents, Johnny and Mary Blassingame; his uncle, Tom Compton; aunts, Patsy Woolen and Clara Johnston; an uncle, Tom Engle; his faithful four legged companions, Toby, Dexter, and Christmas.

He is survived by the love his life, Sher R. Rujawitz; his bonus children, Tayler Rujawitz and Zachary Rujawitz; his parents, Barbara Engle (Compton) & Don Engle; his father, Walter Blassingame; two daughters, Brooke Blassingame and Leah Blassingame; his sister, Mary Beth Horn; a brother in law, Sean Horn; his brother; Cory Engle; a nephew, Landon Horn; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and his faithful four legged companions, Paxton, Chet and Luna.

Memorials are appreciated to SSM Hospice. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com.

Funeral: Due to current Covid-19 mitigations, services will be held privately in the care of Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Fuenral Home, Belleville, Illinois.