Norman H. Blalock, 73, of Dawsonville passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, at his residence following a period of declining health.

Born March 23, 1947, Mr. Blalock was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. Norman married his beloved wife, Kathy, on Oct. 13, 1972, and was a skilled carpenter and plumber. Previously of Alpharetta, Norman had been a resident of Dawson County since the year 2000 when he retired from the Dekalb County Fire Department following 24 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Maeoma Blalock; son, Chris Blalock; and brothers, Larry Blalock and Jerry Blalock.

Surviving are his wife, Kathy Blalock, Dawsonville; sons, Curtis Blalock, Dawsonville, Robert Newton Blalock, Dawsonville, Tyler Blalock, Hiawassee; granddaughter, Sarah Newton Blalock, Dawsonville; brother and sisters-in-law; Walter L. and Janice Blalock, Dawsonville, Mozelle Blalock, Canton, Betty Blalock, Dawsonville; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joan and Gary C. Wilson, Cumming; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Private family services will be held and Mr. Blalock will be interred in Greenlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your favorite charity.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville is in charge of arrangements.

Dawson County News, April 22, 2020