Freddie Wayne Blassingame, 80, of Sumner, passed away Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at his home following a short battle with leukemia.
Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Wade White & John Moon officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Mr. Blassingame, the son of Fred L. & Evelyn Blassingame, was born July 27, 1941, in Honey Grove, TX.
Following his graduation from Paris High School, Fred entered the United States Navy, serving on the USS Ranger during the Vietnam War. His honorable discharge came after six years, and he returned to Lamar County and began working at Babcock & Wilcox where he remained for a number of years. Fred then worked several years for A & J Propane before establishing Fred’s Propane Company, Inc., which he owned and operated until selling the business upon his retirement.
He enjoyed his farm, tending the animals, and the outdoors.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Carlee Blassingame, whom he married on Oct. 23, 1971, building 50 years of memories. He also has three siblings, Jackie, Glenda, and Bobby, several nieces & nephews including a special niece, Pam Zingale & husband Mike, and a goddaughter, Jami Silva & husband Miguel along with many friends and his beloved dogs, Ruger & Melvin.
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