Mr. Hyte Judson Blevins

Mr. Hyte Judson Blevins age 90, of Jefferson, NC died Monday, February 15, 2016 at Forest Ridge Assisted Living. Mr. Blevins was born January 11, 1926 in Ashe County to Judson and Cora Barker Blevins. Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Albertine Faw Blevins, brother, Arlie Blevins, sister, Zella Roten and 2 infant brothers. Mr. Blevins served in WWII in the US Army. He was awarded the purple heart, bronze star and other medals. He was active in the church and served as Sunday School Superintendent.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Shelter Baptist Church by Rev. Jim Hoffman and Rev. Will Heyward. Burial will follow in Scott-Blevins Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Shelter Baptist Church.

Mr. Blevins is survived by: son, Joe Blevins and wife Margaret of Jefferson, two grandchildren, Tina Simmons and husband Shane of Advance and Judson Blevins of West Jefferson, two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Parker Simmons, a sister in-law, Vernie Blevins of Lansing, also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

The family respectfully request no flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, PO Box 782, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or Shelter Baptist Church, 2150 Shelter Baptist Church Rd., Crumpler, NC 28617.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Blevins's arrangements.

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