Johnel Reuben Blow

Published 9:25 pm Friday, July 5, 2019

FRANKLIN — Johnel Reuben Blow, 85, passed away on July 3, 2019.

Johnel Reuben Blow

He was born on Nov. 18, 1933, to the late Mae and Reuben Blow.

Johnel is survived by his wife, Louise; daughter, Phyllis B. Everette; son, Alvin Johnel Blow (Felicia); stepdaughter, Constance Prout (Nick); seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Blow was a member and elder of Eternal Life Church, where he served on the Board of

Trustees, Usher Ministry and the Male Chorus.

He retired from Union Camp Corporation in 1997 after 34 years of service.

Friends may join the family for a time of visitation on Monday, July 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Eternal Life Church, 102 W. Barrett St., Franklin.

The homegoing service will on Tuesday, July 9, at 11 a.m., in Hickory Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, 1419 Mariner St., Franklin.

For more information, visit www.wmjohnsonandsons.com.