Deacon John Edward Blue, Sr.

To view the service via Youtube please use the link below: https://www.youtube.com/live/atvdCqKPOvg To view the service via Facebook please use the link below: https://www.facebook.com/ZandersFuneralLIVE/ Mr. John Edward Blue Sr., was born in Marshallville, Georgia, on April 8, 1933, to Sylvester Blue and Birder McNeal. He was the 9th child of 11 siblings. John left Georgia in his late teens to come to Florida for work as a seasonal worker and later a truck driver for over 40 plus years. He resided in Maitland, Florida until his passing. As an adult, he accepted Jesus as his Savior. He was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, where he faithfully served on the Deacon Board. His passion for Jesus resulted in a life of service to others. Before Covid, you could find him on Tuesdays and Thursdays at a hospital or nursing home, visiting the sick and shut-in. His two greatest loves were Jesus and family. This was evident by his dedication to calling family members every weekend to encourage them spiritually and reminisce about the good old days. John didn't have a lot of formal education, but as his brother Henry once told him, " You got to have some common sense." John Edward Blue, Sr., was a loving husband, a great dad, and granddad who had plenty of "common" sense. On January 2, 1993, John and Artisher were united in Holy Matrimony. Their union was blessed with a blended family of 14 children and grandchildren. Through the years came great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren. He was affectionately known as Dad, Daddy, Pop, Papa, and to some, Mr. Blue. Deacon John Blue went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2024. He is preceded in death by his son Lester Blue, his parents and siblings, LV Blue, Lula Mae Brown, Harvey Blue, Henry L. Blue, Essie B. Walker, Fedow (Bud) Blue, Annie R. Watson and Corenna Evans. He leaves to cherish his legacy: his devoted WIFE of 31 years, Artisher; eight CHILDREN, LaVerne Haynes (Eugene), Mattie Nichols, Kathy Weaver, Sharon Blue, John Blue, Sebrina Ray (Brian), Alfred Blue and Damon Blue; BLENDED FAMILY, Cynthia Pittman Haywood, Sophia Pittman (Antonio), Clarence Pittman, Michael Pittman, William Pittman (Laura); SIBLINGS, Birder M. Wright (Columbus, deceased), Plant City, Florida, Polly (Ben) Martin, Queens, New York; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, and other relatives and sorrowing friends.

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Deacon John Edward Blue, Sr.

April 8, 1933 - May 23, 2024