J.B. BLAYDES

ATLANTA, Texas—J.B. Blaydes, 83, of Atlanta died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, in Atlanta. <br />Mr. Blaydes was born Sept. 4, 1924, in Atlanta. He was retired from Day & Zimmermann, a Shriner and a member of Masonic Lodge 463 and First Baptist Church. <br />Survivors include his wife, Merle Blaydes of Atlanta; one aunt, Louise McGee of Atlanta; three cousins, Johnny Hogan of Grey, Texas, Billye Bob Ber of New Orleans and Pat Hogan of Atlanta; and a number of other relatives. <br />Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Pine Crest Cemetery with the Rev. Wes Chambers officiating. Burial will be under direction of Hanner Funeral Service. <br />Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. <br />Memorials may be made to Atlanta Memorial Hospital, Highway 77 at South William, Atlanta, Texas, 75551. <br />Online registration is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. <br />