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Obituary For John Blossom
John Farquhar Blossom, 88, peacefully entered into eternal rest on November 2, 2021. Mr. Blossom was the son of Dr. Paul W. Blossom and Harriet Farquhar Blossom. After graduation from Richmond HS, he studied Television production and communications at the University of Miami(FL) where he graduated with a BA degree.
He pursued a career in television production and direction with WCKT in Miami, FL, winning numerous industry and community awards including an Emmy. He then embarked, along with Patricia, on a second career as a small businessman operating a card and gift shop. After retirement he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Having lived in both Florida and South Carolina, he was an active member of several Lutheran churches.
He is survived by Patricia Weiss Blossom, his wife of 67 years. He is lovingly remembered by his daughters Cynthia Blossom (Bob Holley) of Houston, Texas and Carolyn Shackelford (Mike Shackelford) of Spartanburg, SC and two grandchildren Megan and Nathan Shackelford.
The family will be holding a private service on November 24th at the columbarium of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Spartanburg, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Research or St. John’s Lutheran Church, Spartanburg, SC.
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Add A CondolenceUncle John always extended a healthy hug and a steady hand to my twins when they were toddlers in South Florida. His words of wisdom and warm laugh will be remembered through generations
Uncle John, was just a special man. Thankful I got to have more than just one memory!! I will never forget the hugs, the encouragement and the surprise visit when I was playing against LR and the whole family showed up! Bryan and I are praying for healing and remembrance of all the beautiful memories of John!
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