Ron Blalack, 71, of Russellville, died Thursday, October 7, 2010, at his home. He was born February 16, 1939, in Hector the son of the late Troy T. and Robbie Poteete Blalack. He worked with his father in National Home and Auto in Russellville and during that time served in the Air National Guard. He received his Sociology degree from Arkansas Tech and then worked for the Arkansas Employment Security Division. During this time he received his Masters in Employment Counseling from UCA. He then worked for Contel and retired from GTE in 1997. He was a member of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Ron was active in civic and charitable activities and was always willing to help when called upon. He was deeply devoted to his family, grandchildren and extended family.



He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Blalack of Russellville; two daughters and son-in-laws, Lezlie and Tim Arnold of Russellville, Michelle and Russell Roberts of Dover, grandchildren, Rachel, Sarah, and Lydia Arnold, Emily and Amanda Roberts; extra special children in his life include Naomi, Matthew, and their mother, Zoraida and numerous other dear relatives and friends.



Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Monday, October 11, 2010, at the Atkins Church of the Assumption, Father Ernest Hardesty and Father Clayton Gould officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 PM, Sunday at Lemley Funeral Chapel with a Rosary service following at 7:15 PM. Burial will be in Atkins Catholic Cemetery by Lemley Funeral service



Pallbearers are Keith Wills, Mike Huddleston, Craig Vrable, Ron Cornell, Damian Durban and Harold Zimmer.



Memorials may be made to St. Augustine’s Catholic Church Renovation Fund, 101 North 2nd Street, Dardanelle, AR, 72834.