Visitation:
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 2:00-6:00 P.M.
Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel
601 Franklin Street
Mansfield, LA
Service:
Thursday, June 1, 2023 @ 11:00 A.M.
Mary Evergreen Baptist Church
9677 Hwy 171 Grand Cane, LA
Interment:
Mary Evergreen Cemetery
Detra Paigev sent Ocean Breeze Spray for Vida R. Blue Jr. - May 27, 2023
Rest in Peace Vida Blue. You are forever in our hearts.
The Oakland Athletics.
Ocean Breeze Spray was sent for Vida R. Blue Jr. - May 27, 2023
I love all of you and my prayers are with you. Dorothy Hewitt-Sanchez and the Hewitt Family.
Vida would put the football team first as a quarterback and leader. He controlled the baseball game and made it easier for the other players. I don't know the perfect thing to say right now. However, I can tell you that you are in my thoughts and prayers more than ever.
With Deepest Sympathy, John A. West, Jr.
To the family my most sincere condolences π for your loss. Wish I could be there. He can now play on in that Hall of fame game. RIP V
To the Blue family you have my deepest condolences and prayers are going up for you and your family. Minister Patrick Lewis
To the family of Mr. Vida Blue, you all are in my prayers. Remember, earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal!
Joyce Spears
From my family with love, accept our deepest sympathies. Vida definitely left his prints on the sands of time, minds and hearts of many. Please accept our heartfelt condolences Willie Mitchellπππ
Sending my Deepest Condolences to the Blue Family. Annette Blue I will be praying for you and your family for strength. Love Mattie Montgomery Anthonyπππππππ
I offer my most sincere condolence to the Blue family in this time of bereavement. Remembering Vida with fond memories of the committed athlete he was and for the pride he brought to our little city of Mansfield. May you rest in peace and may the hearts of all who knew and loved you be comforted moment by moment and day by day as the pain of your departure from our earthly view spring forth into beautiful memories that will bring a smile to your faces and the joy of having known him to your heartsπ Connie Jenkins-Williams
This is very difficult for me, because we were like brothers. We grew up together and stayed in contact with each over the years. I send my prays and condolences to the Blue Family. May God comfort you all in this time of bereavement. Rest in the arms of the Lord Vida. Job well done and your legacy will live on. Curtis Hudson from Mansfield, LA
My Most Deepest and Sincerest Heartfelt Condolences to the Blue/ Henderson Families. Rest In Paradise Vida R. Blue Until That RGreat Gettin Up Morning πβοΈ Ramona D. Rochelle
We send our sincere condolences and sympathy to the Blue and Henderson families! We will always remember Vida and his legacy and what it brought to not only the baseball world but to the Mansfield community! Also to my ring bearer 50 years ago: Derrick May GOD's eternal light shine upon Vida Blue as he rest in HIS Peace ππ½ Prayers of comfort to the families. Peace be with all, Wilfred and Dorothy C. Scott
Our hearts are hurting, but we will cherish the memories of the last 24 years, especially the Christmas dinners :). Condolences to the Blue family and RIP VB. #VB14foreverinourhearts.
With love, Donna,Michael,Paul and Theresa Martin- Gilbert,Arizona
Praying that you will be comforted knowing that God is in control of every situation. He promised never to leave us. Be strong in the Lord.
Mary Robbins Mansfield, LA
Praying for the Blue family, that God will continue to keep you in his care.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.