Thomas Blalock Sr. of North Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the age of 86. Tom was born November 15, 1934 in Lockhart, SC, Union County to Earnest Wade Blalock and Martha Lee Sutherland-Blalock.
Tom was raised in the Church of God Home for Children in Sevierville, TN. He joined the US Navy in 1952 and dutifully served his nation for twenty years retiring as Chief Petty Officer, E-7, in 1972. He completed his Engineering Degree from Trident Technical College soon thereafter and worked as a Draftsman/Engineer for twenty years at the Charleston Naval Shipyard retiring in 1994. Upon retirement he picked up his golf clubs and enjoyed playing with friends and family. Tom also loved spending time with his family especially with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his children Terry Lynn Blalock(Pamela) of Irmo, SC, Martha Lee Horne(Gregory) of Ladson, SC, Catherine Ann Peters(Robert) of Ladson, SC and Thomas Blalock Jr.(Susan) of Cumming, GA and by his grandchildren, Hayley, Bradley, Chris, Tracy, Megan, Karen, Brooks, Kelsey, Ashley, Kendal and Michael and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two bothers Earnest Jerome Blalock of Bonneau, SC and Melvin Lemond Blalock of Mt. Pleasant, SC. Tom’s beloved wife, Donna Lee Blalock, predeceased him in 1996. His brother Wallace Gordon Blalock also predeceased him in 2001.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Carolina Memorial at 7113 Rivers Avenue North Charleston, SC 29406 (843)797-2222. The visitation will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2021 from 12 pm until 1 pm. A Life Well Celebrated Service will begin at 1 pm at the Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial with United States Navy Military Honors and committal prayers will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens.
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