PORTER BLIZZARD

Oakley Porter Blizzard, 85, of Texarkana, Texas, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, in a local retirement community.

Mr. Blizzard was born Aug. 21, 1922, in Linden, Texas. He was retired from the United States Post Office, a member of First Baptist Church, Texarkana, and an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Simmons Blizzard.

Survivors include one sister-in-law, Dorothy Simmons of Texarkana; six nephews; six nieces; and a number of other relatives.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. today at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Dr. Terry Land officiating. Burial will be under direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 3015 Moores Lane, Texarkana, TX, 75503.

Online registration is at www.texarkanafuneralhome.com.