John Morris Blanchard
John Morris Blanchard, 94, of China, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was born on March 24, 1929, in China, Texas, to Marie Fontenot and Rudolph Blanchard, and had been a longtime resident of China.
John retired from Lower Neches Valley Authority as a dragline operator. Daddy had an overwhelming joy for gardening, his farm animals, his children and grandchildren. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Shirley, for over fifty years and a loving, giving, and funny father to his children.
He is survived by his son, Scott Carriker and his wife, Jude, of Santa Fe; daughters, Dee Champion of Lumberton; Whitney Ann Megarity,; Marie Lewis and her husband, Kevin; and Paula McCarble and her husband, Mark, all of China; grandchildren, Heather Champion and Ben Miller; Stefanie Champion and Josh Oates; Ashley Walker and her husband, Adrian; Anna Krienke; David Carriker; Taylor Koch; Morgan Martel; J.C. Lewis and his wife, Charissa; Britney Wyble and her husband, Dusty; Brody Lewis and his wife, Ashlee; Megan Taylor and her husband, Wesley; Mason McMarble; great-grandchildren, Kiersten Perez, Zoey Danos, Owen Perez, Olivia Oates, James Walker, Lily Walker, Aaron Walker, Alexander Krienke, Landen Krienke, Jackson Lewis, Cambrie Lewis, Keely Wyble, Remington Wyble, Camden Wyble, Hudson Taylor, and twins, Samuel and Elaine Taylor; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, P.O. Box 38, China, Texas 77613.
A gathering of Mr. Blanchard’s family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2024, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 245 West Highway 90, China, with his interment to follow at China Cemetery.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- February 8, 2024
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Rosary
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- February 8, 2024
- 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
- 245, US 90, China, Texas, 77613,
- February 9, 2024
- 2:00 pm
Interment
China Cemetery
- Benoit, China, Texas, 77713,
- February 9, 2024
I have sweet memories of your Daddy and your Mama too. I am so sorry for the loss and the grief that in many ways never stops. Praying for comfort for all during this time.
Uncle Morris, my how you will be missed.
So many memories. From early years I remember always getting my hugs and the piece of Doublemint gum out of your shirt pocket. The bags of mustard greens and okra….. Larry always called you Uncle Okra.
Love you so much.
I was so sad to hear the news of Mr. Morris passing. My heart goes out to his family. We have lost a generation of very wonderful people here in China.
God bless you all.
Judi
I brought daddy to see Uncle Morris and when we left Daddy said ” I will never see him again”. And we talked and Daddy said he is and has always been my Best Friend. Oh the reunion they had yesterday. They are still catching up. Rest in peace uncle Morris!