Marcellus

Blalock

Mr. Marcellus Blalock was born on November 4, 1943, to the late Walter and Della Blalock in Henry County, Georgia. he was the 5th child born into the this union. Marcellus received his formal education at the Old Hampton Rosenwald School and later graduated from Henry County Training School in the Class of 1962 in McDonough, Georgia.

Mr. Marcella Blalock accepted Christ at an early age at Zion Baptist Church in Hampton, Georgia, where he served on the Music Ministry. Later on in his spiritual journey, he was ordained as a Deacon at New Mercy Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Grady Caldwell.

Mr. Marcellus Blalock was employed by Curtis 1000 and Ryder Trucking Company for several years. Marcellus retired from Henry County Board of Education after 10 years of dedication and hard work. He also served faithfully on the Henry County (Hampton) Housing Authority Board for 10 years. After his retirement, Marcellus tutored and provided transportation for the youths at New Mercy Baptist Church, and the children loved him dearly.

Mr. Marcellus Blalock left his earthly home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, to reap his just reward. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Della Blalock; his daughter, Tonya Smith (Henry Smith); three of his siblings, Sarah Blalock Goolsby, Jeanette Smith and Catherine Blalock.

Mr. Marcellus Blalock leaves to mourning his memories his loving and devoted wife, Christine Blalock of 26 years; two sons, Herbert Blalock, and Phillip Blalock; one daughter, Candice Grier; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and one brother, Walter Blalock. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation for Mr. Blalock will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2025, from 4:00 Pm - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM at New Mercy Baptist Church located at 742 Park Road. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Pastor Grady Caldwell is the Eulogist.