James L. Blaylock's Obituary
James “Jim” L. Blaylock, 74, of Fayetteville went home to be with his Heavenly Father Thursday, January 31, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born October 15, 1938 in Porterville, Ca. to Greer C. and Gladys Blaylock. He graduated from Turlock High School in 1957. He then joined the Navy and proudly served on the U.S.S Forrestal. He served during the Lebanon Crisis and was honorably discharged in 1961. He married Janie Mayfield on September 7, 1962 in Modesto, Ca. James moved his family to Arkansas in 1966 and was employed by the Carnation Company for 25 years. In 1981 he started his own company, the J. Blaylock Company and retired in 2004. James soon realized that retirement was not for him, and became a bus driver for the Springdale School District as well as working for Riverwood Homes. James loved the Lord Jesus and his family with all his heart. He enjoyed fishing, outdoor activities, and making beef jerky. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his loving wife Janie and three children: Rhonda Nelon and husband, Todd, of Atlanta, Ga.; Lynda Marquess and husband, Mark, of Fayetteville; Doug Blaylock and wife, Heather, of Fayetteville; sister Margaret Parker and brother Jeriel Blaylock of Hughson, Ca.; sister Sharon Mitchell and husband, Richard, of Decatur, Ar.; sister Mary Cooper of Alexandria, Va. and seven grandchildren: Taylor Marquess and finance, Katie Mabary, Jordan Nelon, Bailey Marquess, Ashley Nelon, Shelby Nelon, Matthew Blaylock and Autumn Blaylock, and many nieces and nephews. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and set a wonderful Christian example for them to follow. He will be greatly missed, and while we grieve deeply, we also rejoice that he is with our Heavenly Father and look forward to our reunion with him one day. Visitation will be Monday, February 4, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville and funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 5 at the Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home with pastor Charlie Foster officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville.
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