Jobe C. “JC” Blades

November 27, 1939 – December 15, 2021

Jobe C. “JC” Blades died Dec. 15 , 2021 at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, La. he was born November 27, 1939 in Greensburg, La to Ephrem and Ruby Blades. After a few years in the Army, JC began a welding career and in 1970 he opened JC Blades Construction. His company became one of the biggest welding contractors in the south. He retired in 2000, but he never really stopped working. He became an avid golfer and fisherman. JC was a BMW motorcycle rider and traveled to 49 states and he was awarded the 200,000 mile rider by BMW for 200,000 miles traveled on BMW motorcycles. He finally parked his bike 2 years ago at 80 years old. JC, was survived by a brother, Paul Blades of Saucier, MS, granddaughter Chloe Whiddon, Independence, La, and son in law, Matthew Michael, Deadwood, South Dakota. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Lebo Blades, daughter, Debra Michael, 2 brothers, Charles “Stud” Blades, and Johnny Blades and his parents, Ephrem and Ruby Blades. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.Services conducted by Bro. Darryl Miller. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

First Baptist Church is having a Christmas Eve program at 6:00 Friday night. Bro. Darryl promised it will end by 6:30 so you will have plenty of time for other events. You are welcome to spend that 30 minutes with us and be truely blessed.

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee