BLAMEY JOHN A

MAJ John A Blamey was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 01/16/2011 at the age of 64.6
Dadeville, MO
Flight Class 67-15
Date of Birth 06/16/1946
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 155 AVN in 68
This information was provided by Barry Geller, SSN search Aug 2011

More detail on this person: John A. Blamey, Jr., 64, of Springfield, passed away January 16, 2011. He was born June 16, 1946, in Greenfield, MO., to John (Jack) and Marzine Blamey.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Blamey. He is survived by his mother, Marzine Blamey, Dadeville; two sons, Steven and Ryan of Springfield; long-time companion, Kathy Clapsaddle, Springfield and her family; a sister, Madge Brooks, Dadeville; his brothers, Bill Blamey and wife Debbie, Saddlebrooke; Bob Blamey and wife Saundra, Dadeville; Pat Blamey and wife Jane, Monett; and two grandsons.

John joined the U.S. Army in 1966, serving in numerous Aviation and Field Artillery assignments in Vietnam, Europe, Texas, North Carolina, Alabama and Oklahoma, finally retiring from the Army Safety Center in 1986. Later he was employed by Greene, Inc. of Atlanta until his death.

Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 from 7 - 8 PM in the Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Springfield. A graveside service will be held at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery, Springfield, at 2:30 PM Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, with Full Military Honors and inurnment to follow.

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