William H. "Bill" Blalock

William H. "Bill" Blalock, age 82, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019. 

Mr. Blalock was born on April 2, 1937 in Sylvester, Georgia to the late Willie Frank and Alma Elizabeth Rutherford Blalock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Darrell Blalock. Mr. Blalock was retired from the United States Marine Corps as Gunnery Sargeant with 22 years of service. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and was an Ordained Minister. Mr. Blalock was also a member of the American Legion Post #84. W.H. was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. 

Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Lindia Kimbrel Blalock, of Cornelia; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Danny Jimenez, of San Antonio, TX; son, William Rodney Blalock, of Cornelia; sister, Dorothy Suggs, of Omega, GA; brother, Roy Blalock; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 20, 2019 at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Austin Kelley officiating and full military honors provided by the United States Marine Corps. 

Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511.