George C. Blanch
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On May 10, 2021, George C. Blanch went to be with his Heavenly Father. George was born on February 18, 1938 in Hamshire, Texas to Robert Lee Blanch and Mary Louise (Deaton) Blanch. George married Mary Crysup in August of 1968 in Waco, Texas. They enjoyed a wonderful life together with their growing family until her passing in March of 2019.
George graduated from Nixon High school in 1956 where he earned a football scholarship to the University of Texas at Austin as a halfback and safety, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree. After being drafted by and playing for the Oakland Raiders, he went on to fulfill a distinguished career coaching.
After 40 years as a coach and superintendent, George retired in 2003.
George is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary "Maria" Blanch; and brothers, Johnny Blanch and Bobby Blanch. He is survived by children, Beverly Kuecker (Jim), Bianca Butler (Abel), Brandon Blanch (Laurie), and Brandy Martin (Allen); grandchildren, Avery Blanch, Brooke Brown Jackson (Quantaa), Jonathan Martin, Jett Martin, Sara Kubeczka (Paul), Kyle Kuecker (Kaytlyn); great-grandchildren, Brealyn Brown, Cavan Smith, Drake Jackson, and Dax Kuecker; brother, Hugh Blanch (Viola); sisters, Elizabeth Young, Marilyn Preiss, and Suzie Lyssy; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, other loving family, and many friends.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021, 1:00pm-2:00pm at Finch Funeral Chapel in Nixon, Texas. The funeral service will follow at 2:00pm at Finch Funeral Chapel.
Burial will follow at Nockenut Cemetery in Stockdale, Texas. Memorials may be made in George's name to Faith Temple Church of Nixon, P.O. Box 102, Leesville, Texas 78122, or to the charity of the donor's choice.
You are welcome to sign the online guestbook at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.