December 8, 1942 – September 24, 2024

Funeral Service for Leon Blalock, Jr. will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in the chapel of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Blaine Ussery officiating. Interment will follow in Alexandria Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

Leon Blalock, Jr. 81, of Alexandria, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Oaks Care Center, surrounded by his family.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Lynne Blalock; his parents, Leon and Corinne Blalock, Sr.; his brother-in-law, A.D. Deville, Jr; his nephew, Abby Blalock, Jr.; his niece, Jennifer Coker; and his son-in-law, Mike Haupt.

Leon was born on December 8, 1942, in Lecompte, and grew up in Alexandria. He graduated from Bolton High School. Leon proudly served in the United States Navy. He retired as chief electrical inspector for the City of Alexandria.

Leon enjoyed many activities in his retirement, including spending time in the woods, on the water, and at home with his pets. He loved his family and took a great interest in family history and genealogy. His greatest pastime was spending quality time with his family and friends always joking and sharing stories of past fun.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Jeanne Haupt, Charlene Kessler (Shane), and Leon Blalock, III (Melissa Carter); his grandchildren, Shelby Corley, Brenden Kessler (Margaret), and Kathryn Harper “Kate” Blalock; and one great grandson, William Kessler. Leon also leaves behind his brother, Abby Blalock, Sr.; sister-in-law, Patty Eskew, and his dearest life-long friend, L. D. Laborde.

Pallbearers honored to serve will be Craig Laborde, Tommy Eskew, Michael Richard, Abby Blalock, Sr., Shane Kessler, and Brenden Kessler. Honorary pallbearers will be, William Kessler, L.D. Laborde, Aubrey Thiels, David Fogleman, and Larry McGuirt.