A package handler for United Parcel Service and delivery driver for D'Angelo's Produce, he died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, at 12:50 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 29, a resident of Baker and native of Baton Rouge. Memorial service at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9. Survived by his mother, Vanessa Zito, Quinlan, Texas; paternal grandparents, Royal "Roy" and Jackie Blades, Baker; maternal grandmother, Ruby Zito, Quinlan; sister, Gabrielle Blades, Central; nephew, Eric Hyde; and numerous cousins. Preceded in death by his father, Glynn Eric Blades, and maternal grandfather, Frank Zito.
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deepest sympathy to jerrys family, roy, jackie, bree, josh, and his cousins out in texas. glen and jerry had a warriors spirit rivaled by none. This will be in my thoughts always. They were free hearted and big part of my life. rip
jacob barker
August 31, 2007
I pray that Jerry knows how much he will be missed. My heart breaks for those who ache because of this loss. Keep in mind however, that God will give you the strength to survive this pain. Jerry was one of the sweetest guys I've ever known--he deserves to be at peace, although my wish is that it could have been found here. His family and those close to him are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alissa (Butts) Gillespie
August 18, 2007
I went to school with Jerry and played football. He was a great friend and I am saddened about it. His family are in my prayers.
Ronnie Johnson
August 13, 2007
I graduated high school with Jerry and will always remember his fun loving nature. He and I lived just houses from one another and played together after school when we were younger. I am terribly sadded by this tragedy. I will always remember him and his family are in my prayers.
Cristy Cooper
August 11, 2007
My heart goes out to you all, Jerry and I not only attended school together but were also "family" for a time. He was a great person. Heaven is certainly a better place now that he is in it and we were truly blessed to have him as a brother, son, cousin, nephew, co worker and especially as a friend!
Julie (Butts) Henderson
August 10, 2007
Royal and Jackie,
I was so very sorry to hear of your terrible loss. May GOD in his infinite wisdom give you the strength to carry on. This to shall pass. You and ther rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hilda Brumfield Ross
Hilda Ross
August 10, 2007
I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to the family. I worked with Jeremiah for a short period of time and he was a pleasure to be around.
Hope Dent
August 9, 2007
Aunt Jackie and Uncle Roy, I was shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Jerry. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.
Paula Lemoine
August 9, 2007
I would like to send out my deepest condonlences to the family and friends of Jerry. I went High School in Dresden, TN with him. I remember how nice he was giving me a ride to school everyday my Freshman year. We lived just down the street from one another and played football together. He was and is truly a great person and wish all his family and friends all the peace they can find.
David Barker
August 9, 2007
Vanessa,
We were so sorry to hear about your son Jerry. It has been a long time since we have seen you but you have been in John Patrick, Christy and my thoughts through the years. I know Jerry is at peace in heaven.
Love,
Becky, John Patrick, & Christy
Becky Browning
August 9, 2007
I have spent the day thinking about Jerry and how much he hurt after losing his father. He was and I will always remember him as a great friend in my life. I know he has found a peace that he searched for and just couldn't find in this life. I will miss him and I hope he and Glynn are together again.
Tom Butts
August 8, 2007
I haven't seen Jerry in a long time but he was a great friend to me. Here in Tennessee we will all miss him very much.
Angie Woodruff
August 8, 2007
WHEN I DEEPLY CONTEMPLATE THE TRANSIENT NATURE OF HUMAN LIFE, I REALIZE THAT FROM BEGINNING TO END, LIFE IS IMPERMANENT LIKE AN ILLUSION. WE HAVE NOT YET HEARD OF ANYONE WHO LIVED TEN HUNDRED YEARS. HOW FLEETING IS A LIFETIME!WHO IN THIS WORLD TODAY CAN MAINTAIN A HUMAN FORM FOR EVEN A HUNDRED YEARS?THERE IS NO KNOWNING WHETHER I WILL DIE FIRST OR OTHERS, WHETHER DEATH WILL OCCUR TODAY OR TOMORROW.WE DEPART ONE AFTER ANOTHER MORE QUICKLY THAN THE DEWDROPS ON THE ROOTS OR THE TIPS OF THE BLADES OF GRASSES.SO IT IS SAID. HENCE, WE HAVE RADIANT FACES IN THE MORNING, BUT BY EVENING WE MAY TURN INTO WHITE ASHES.ONCE THE WINDS OF IMPERMANENCE HAVE BLOWN, OUR EYES ARE INSTANTLY CLOSED AND OUR BREATH STOPS FOREVER. THEN, OUR RADIANT FACE CHANGES ITS COLOR, AND THE ATTRACTIVE COUNTENANCE LIKE PEACH AND PLUM BLOSSOMS IS LOST. FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL GATHER AND GRIEVE, BUT ALL TO NO AVAIL?
SINCE THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THAT CAN BE DONE,THEY CARRY THE DECEASED OUT TO THE FILEDS, AND THEN WHAT IS LEFT AFTER THE BODY HAS BEEN CREMATED AND HAS TURNED INTO MIDNIGHT SMOKE IS JUST WHITE ASHES. WORDS FAIL TO DESCRIBE THE SADNESS OF IT ALL.
THUS THE EPHEMERAL NATURE OF HUMAN EXISTENCE IS SUCH THAT DEATH COME TO YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION. SO WE SHOULD ALL QUICKLY TAKE TO HEART THE MATTER OF THE GREATEST IMPORTANCE OF THE AFTERLIFE, ENTRUST OURSELVES DEEPLY TO AMIDA BUDDHA, AND RECITE THE NEMBUTSU.HUMBLY AND RESPECTFULLY.
I AM A FRIEND OF JERRY'S FROM DRESDEN,TN.I AM GLAD I GOT THE OPPORTUNITY TO KNOWN SUCH A GREAT GUY!I AM THANKFUL THAT I HAVE SOME REALLY GOOD MEMORIES!I SEND MY PREYS TO HIS SISTER,GABRIELLE, AND TO THE REST OF THE FAMILY MEMBERS THAT I DIDN'T KNOW!
BRANDY GATEWOOD
August 8, 2007
Jerry was a sweet boy that went to school with my son Justin. We welcomed him in our home always. He will be missed in our hearts and lives. Tina, Craig, Justin and Jared Moore
tina moore
August 8, 2007
Just to say to his paternal grandparents Roy & Jackie. My heartfelt sympathy is with you and family. My prayers are with you during this trying time.
Mary Ann (Doll Baby) Cutrer
August 8, 2007
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Jeremiah's family. I am truly saddened by the loss of such a nice young man. In such a short period of time Jeremiah touched the lives of so many people and made lasting impressions with his big smile and kind heart. He was probably the nicest hard working young man I have ever met and I'm sure he would have gone on to do great things in life. It was a privledge knowing him.
Shraya Williams
August 8, 2007
I am truely saddened by the loss of Jeremiah. In such a short period of time, he touched the lives of so many people. He was the most polite and hard working young man that I have met in a very long time. It was truely a privledge knowing him.
Shraya Williams
August 8, 2007
I want to tell Jeremiah Family what an honor it was to work with Jeremiah.
He was one of the hardest workers I have ever seen. He was kind and considerate and would help in anyway he could. His heart was so big. I' glad I had the opportunity to know him.
Catherine Jeansonne
August 8, 2007
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