Buzzie Blalock

Willard Daniel “Buzzie” Blalock, age 81, of Commerce, Georgia, died Friday, March 13, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Commerce to the late Willard Boyd and Yvonne Wood Blalock, he was a longtime member of Berea Baptist Church, where he faithfully served as a Sunday School teacher and song leader. He retired from Baldor after many years of dedicated work.

Buzzie was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Dixon Blalock, and his son, Andy Blalock. He is survived by his daughter, LeAnne DeFrancesco (Rob) of Alexandria, Virginia; sisters, Joy Williams of Commerce and Lou Hambrick of Nicholson; brother, Don Blalock of Commerce; three grandchildren, Andrew (Braylee), Robby, and Emma; and three great-grandchildren.

He will be remembered as a man of quiet faith, deep family devotion, and steady presence in the lives of those who loved him.