John Dwight Blanc Sr.

A lifelong resident of Jacksonville, Johnny was a devoted Husband, Father and family man. He and wife Gloria (Bullard) recently celebrated 60 years of marriage and have two sons, John Jr and Josef.

Mr. Blanc was a proud member of UA Local Union 234 in Jacksonville, with 42 years of service. A master pipefitter, Johnny participated in the construction of many local landmarks such as Baptist Hospital, Everbank Stadium, and the original construction of Walt Disney World in Orlando. He also served in the Air National Guard of Florida, achieving the rank of Staff SGT as a Communications Center Specialist, or “Radio Man” as John liked to say.

Johnny was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville, and played guard for the Tigers football team. He still looked forward to seeing his classmates at the monthly breakfast, even to the end. Always thinking of others, he was the neighborhood fixer of appliances, automobiles, or a kid’s bicycle or toy that was broken. John was also an avid golfer and sportsman, but his favorite place was at home with family.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria and sons, John Jr and Josef; his Brother and Sister, Josef H. Blanc and Jeanette M. Bowman (Blanc). The family would like to thank our team of Doctors, Nurses, and support staff members at area hospitals and offices who helped John survive a long and active life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida for their wonderful care and compassion.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 13, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home, 850 St. Johns Bluff Road N. Jacksonville, FL 32225.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 13, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. in Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home, 850 St. Johns Bluff Road N. Jacksonville, FL 32225. Interment will follow in Chapel Hills Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home, 850 St. Johns Bluff Road N. Jacksonville, FL 32225.