Joseph Jewell Blandford Jr.

Joseph Jewell Blandford, Jr., 98, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at Boonespring Nursing Home in Union, KY. He was born on June 4, 1922 to the late Joseph and Janie Raley Blandford of Waverly, KY.

Joseph was a WWII and Korean War veteran. He retired from G.E. after 43 years of service. Joseph was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed playing golf and spending time with family and friends. He also volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul while an active member of Immaculate Parish.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Helen Rosita Simmons Blandford; a son, James Douglas Blandford; and a daughter, Jo Anne Blandford.

Joseph is survived by two daughters, Stephana Zeleznik (Jack), Independence, KY and Karen Adams (Dan) of Ft. Thomas, KY; a son, Dick (Cindy) Blandford of Union, KY; four grandchildren, Stacy Frank (Andy), Adam Blandford (Jamie), Adrienne and Madeline Adams; and four great grandchildren.

The funeral Mass for Joseph Blandford will be held Thursday at Noon at Immaculate Catholic Church with Father John Vaughan officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. The number of those attending the visitation and funeral service shall be with current health and safety directives. Family and friends shall wear appropriate personal protective masks.

Care by Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Vincent DePaul.

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