1938
2019
Julius "J.C." Blahut, age 80, of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was born on Sunday, August 21, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana - son of Julius Alex and Mary Duczer Blahut. J.C. had a passion for growing strawberries and was extremely proud for winning the title of Grand Champion at the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival 30+ years. He also enjoyed raising cattle, trapping, hunting and fishing gators. He especially loved spending time with his family - telling stories of his past. He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Margaret Sanders Blahut, his daughter, Catherine Blahut, and his grandchildren, Angela and Joseph Timberlake. He is also survived by two stepdaughters, Diane and Olivia Stewart, 6 great grandchildren, his sisters Judith Ann McIntyre and Mary Catherine Lumino, many nieces, nephews and close friends. J.C. was preceded in death by his parents, Julius Alex and Mary Duczer Blahut, his first wife, Doris Furca Blahut, his daughter, Linda Blahut, his sons, Charles and Jesse Blahut and his brother Donald Blahut, Sr. A visitation for J.C. will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 a.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula. A Funeral Service celebrating his life will immediately follow, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will proceed at the Efferson Cemetery in Springfield. J.C.'s guest book can be viewed at www.harrymckneely.com.
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Ms. Margaret and Cathy,
I am saddened to hear of your loss of Mr.JC, and the loss of my dear friend.
I had known him many years and respected and admired him tremendously. I loved to visit with him and always enjoyed talking with him and
Listening to his broad range of knowledge and his opinions
He was a special unique person who was a special blessing to me and to all who were fortunate enough to know him
His strawberries were absolutely incomparable.
He will always live on in our hearts.
Buddy Young
Friend
May 16, 2019
I have fond memories of growing up with both J.C. and Donald
Foorball and picking berries was hard but eating those beautiful berries was lots of fun.
Calvin Fayard, Jr
Friend
May 14, 2019
Prayers for your grieving hearts and may God grant you grace to weather yet another storm & the warmth of the fond memories you keep of Mr. J.C.
Julie Sanchez Loper
Family Friend
May 14, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Jimmy and I will keep you in our prayers.
Jimmy and Christine Lambert
Jimmy Lambert
Friend
May 14, 2019
Cathy
I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy for you and your family. I love hearing the stories of you and your daddy. I know you were the apple of his eye. Rest assured he is in the arms of Jesus and one day you will all be together again. We wish we could be there with you. We love you. Tim, Dana & Trixie
Dana Harger
Friend
May 14, 2019
I'm very sorry for you loss, my prayer and love goes out to you and your family.
Ella Muse
Neighbor
May 14, 2019
Mrs. Margaret & Cathy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss of a wonderful husband, father and strawberry grower.
I met Mr. J.C. and his family many, many years ago through the strawberry farm. I truly enjoyed each trip that took me to the farm, which was several hours away, and getting to know his family and enjoying such wonderful berries. I have yet to find any nearly as good.
Again, my memories of your family will last a lifetime.
God Bless you all!
Dianne & John Reeves
Hathaway, LA
Dianne Reeves
Friend
May 13, 2019
May the God of all comfort hold you in His loving arms for He understands your loss and He cares for you.
May 13, 2019
If I were to live my life
in catfish forms
in scaffolds of skin and whiskers
at the bottom of a pond
and you were to come by
one evening
when the moon was shining
down into my dark home
and stand there at the edge
of my affection
and think, "It's beautiful
here by this pond. I wish
somebody loved me,"
I'd love you and be your catfish
friend and drive such lonely
thoughts from your mind
and suddenly you would be
at peace,
and ask yourself, "I wonder
if there are any catfish
in this pond? It seems like
a perfect place for them."
Angie Me
Grandchild
May 13, 2019
I love you forever, forever & always...
Ang Timberlake
Grandchild
May 13, 2019
So sorry for your loss
Scott Tabor
Friend
May 12, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Gordon Anderson
May 12, 2019
Cathy, I am so sorry. I just found out. Praying for you.
Stacey Efferson Wise
Family Friend
May 12, 2019
So sorry for your loss of your loved one. May each of you gain comfort and hope from the words of Psalm 51:17 during this difficult time in your lives.
P G Williams
May 12, 2019
I remember going to the farm spending time with J.C. And Doris (my sister) for week. I always like to help with the berries. Times were good work was hard but family always had a good time just being together. Cathy you will also remember good time after you grieve with your dad and mother. I love you. Your Aunt Catherine (Boe)
Catherine Pittman
Family
May 12, 2019
Cathy, God's blessings for peace and comfort at this sad time. Your road has been long and tough, but at the same time has shown you strength within. Much love, Paulette
Paulette Patterson
Family Friend
May 12, 2019
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