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Charles Blaize Sr. Obituary

Charles Gary Blaize, Sr. passed away on November 10, 2014, due to natural causes. A resident of Houma, Louisiana, for many years, he was born in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, on March 31, 1943. As a child of an oil field worker, he moved extensively in his younger years but always considered Bay St. Louis his home. After having attended eighteen different schools, he finally returned to the Bay to enter St. Stanislaus High School as a sophomore where he went on to excel in basketball, track, football, and numerous school organizations. A friend recently commented that he could still remember Gary running down the basketball court making his left-handed jump shot. Upon graduation from St. Stanislaus, Gary received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. According to his senior college yearbook, "he was an asset to his company in soccer and lightweight football." In addition, he was identified as having "an exceptional ability to make friends. Anyone who knows him will attest to the fact that he was one of the most agreeable and easy-to-get along with guys to come out of the Class of '65". After his graduation from the United States Naval Academy in 1965, Gary entered active duty with the United States Navy where he served with distinction first aboard the USS Topeka and next aboard the USS Horne, a guided missile frigate. While on the Horne, he earned a commendation in 1968 for his actions as Gunnery Assistant and Condition III Ship's Weapon Coordinator in Vietnam while serving under Captain Stansfield Turner, a future Director of the CIA. As weapons officer, he was one of three people in the country charged with the responsibility of detonating nuclear missiles if nuclear war became inevitable. After active duty, he continued service in the US Naval Reserves where he trained with the Navy Seal Reserve "River Rats" at the Naval Air Station Base in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. He earned the rank of Commander prior to his separation from the Navy. Following his departure from active duty, Gary attended law school at Louisiana State University. He received his law degree in 1973, and moved to Houma, Louisiana, where he practiced law until health concerns required him to close his practice several years ago. While living in Houma, he was active in the state Republican Party where he served on the Republican State Central Committee, in Terraneans' Mardi Gras Krewe, in New Orleans' Jerusalem Temple Shriners, in the Terrebonne Fellowship #481 Masons where he was a past Master, and in numerous other local and civic organizations. He was extremely proud of his Masonic affiliation, and he was also a member of the York Rite, Scottish Rite and Kajon Grotto. Throughout his life, he continued to be a loyal supporter and enthusiastic fan of the St. Stanislaus Rock-A-Chaws, the United States Naval Academy Midshipmen, and the LSU Tigers. He could also be found coaching his sons' ball teams over the years. Gary also loved to play Bridge, was a voracious reader, and was extremely interested in family history, long before the Internet made it "easy". Prior to Hurricanes Katrina and Camille, he spent untold hours searching religious and civil records in churches and court houses along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in South Louisiana. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel Kergosien Blaize and Joseph Sebastian "Cotton" Blaize, formerly of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. He is survived by his two sons Charles Blaize, Jr. and wife Marci Landry Blaize of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and William "Billy" Broussard Blaize and wife Renee Templet Blaize of Houston, Texas. He leaves behind his three cherished granddaughters who loved their "Paw Paw Blaize": Abby Frances Blaize, Avery Elizabeth Blaize, and Elizabeth "Lizzy" Rosa Blaize. In addition, he is survived by his sister, Janet Blaize Kyle of Baton Rouge, three nieces, Megan Kyle Canty, Kelly Kyle Lastor, and Colleen Kyle Lilly, plus great nieces and nephews, James and Lily Mills, Claire Canty, and Richard Brackin as well as many members of both the Blaize and Kergosien families who will never forget the efforts he made in researching the roots of their family history. Services will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA, on Friday, November 14, 2014, at 6:30pm. The family will receive friends beginning at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Gary's honor to the Wounded Warrior Project, Shriners Hospitals For Children, or any Brothers of the Sacred Heart or Sisters of St. Joseph School. A Celebration of Life will be held in Houma at a later date to be announced. A graveside service will be held in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Bay St. Louis, MS. Gary will be buried with both Masonic and Military honors at a date to be announced.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 11 to Nov. 15, 2014.
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I knew Charles through our Masonic organizations. He was always a gentleman and very considerate of others. He was always willing to help and ready to assist everyone. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.

Stan Cantrelle

November 20, 2014

Worked with Gary in the same law office. He was a kind man with a big heart. You taught me about politics at a very young age.I will miss you!
Connie

Connie Seago

November 16, 2014

To the Blaize family, you have my deepest sympathy. May God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

November 15, 2014

To his Family my Deepest Regards , We will miss that good harted man very much . With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Elizabeth , Joshua Vito and Family

November 13, 2014

As a young attorney just starting out, Mr. Blaize set an outstanding example of what it meant to be a Gentleman Lawyer. I thank him for the wisdom he shared with a young, undeserving, "kid". God Speed my friend...

Corey Orgeron

November 13, 2014

To a wonderful person whom I have only had the pleasure of knowing for just a short period of time, but he had such a presence about himself makes people want to talk to him, He will be missed, Sending my prayers to Mr. Charles Blaze family

November 13, 2014

Gary,

I / WE will miss you my Friend and Classmate.

God Bless,
Jim Savard
USNA, Class of 1965

James Savard

November 13, 2014

R.I.P. Mr.BLAIZE

Erica Jefferson

November 13, 2014

Prayers to the family Charles helped my family and i many of times,he truly fought for our rights RIP Mr Blaize.

Michael Detillier

November 13, 2014

Our prayers are with you at this time. We love you,

Van & Pat Vandecapelle

November 13, 2014

Dear precious and loyal friend, you will be missed by all of us who knew and loved you. If they discuss politics in heaven, you and Bud will have a great time. May you rest in peace.

Peggy Gaiennie

November 13, 2014

So sorry for the loss of such a good man. Gary helped us several times in his practice. One last THANKS!!!

Ronal Rhonda Lenain

November 13, 2014

RIP friend. Gary thank you for being YOU! A very unique man and true American who fought for everyone's freedom and rights.

Bud (CJ) Yorke

November 13, 2014

Y'all have my deepest sympathy

Yancey Lewis

November 12, 2014

Lots of love to you and your family in this time of need.

April Buquet Adams

November 12, 2014

Our Deepest Sympathy To You All. Keeping You All In Our Prayers.

Eddie & Shelia Harris

November 12, 2014

I coached basketball against Gary and prosecuted many cases with Gary as my adversary and in both instances he was a worthy opponent and always a kind and courteous soul. He will be missed by all who work in the criminal justice system in Terrebonne Parish.
Mark Rhodes

November 12, 2014

Janet,I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. Thinking of you during this sad time.
Erin Heitzmann Hazlewood.....Corpus Christi, Texas.

November 12, 2014

It saddens me that I shall never hear his voice again. Beloved friend and confidant.

BrendaLee Landry

November 12, 2014

Our most sincere condolences to you all. Gary was a good friend to our father, Hamilton B Willis. My brothers Tom and Hamilton join me in wishing you peace at this difficult time.
Tenderly,
Victoria Willis Eulaerts

(Tori) Victoria Willis Eulaerts

November 12, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for all of you. Gary will be missed by all.

Ann Morlan Gibson

November 12, 2014

Sympathy to this family in your loss. Especially to his sister, Janet whom we have known for a very long time. Jeanette and Harold Coburn.

November 12, 2014

A brilliant mind, kind heart, gentle soul...rest in peace, Gary. My condolences to the family.

Donna Trahan

November 11, 2014

Gary was a good friend and fellow veteran.his friendliness is greatly appreciated.rest in peace and thanks for your service

Glaise Chaisson

November 11, 2014

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