Stanley Blizzard

Loving Memories of Stanley Blizzard… Today, we do not gather without the joy of knowing Jesus and His sacrifice for all of us; we do not grieve without hope; and we rejoice at the gift that He gave to all of us, Stanley Blizzard. A Man’s Man with a Servant’s Heart. Born May 30,1956 to the late Osborne Blizzard Sr. and the late Ruby Blizzard, Stanley was a force of strength, a straight talker, a directed doer and a true servant of God. He attended public schools in Portsmouth, VA graduating in 1974 from his beloved I. C. Norcom High School. He was an integral part of the 1974 Virginia State Basketball Championship team. He loved sports coaching AAU basketball, baseball and Pop Warner football. Second, to his love for the Greyhounds was his love of the L. A. Lakers! Loving all things challenging and sports related, heheaded the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Chess Tournaments and was a master chess player. He also taught the youth at Fourth Baptist Church how to play chess. After high school, Stanley joined the U. S. Army serving until he was honorably discharged. Once discharged, he began his career at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Never one to not forge ahead, after sustaining an injury, he returned to school, TCC, graduating cum laude with a degree in Paralegal Studies. Christ was his Savior. Being raised in a Christian home by Christian parents, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. This acceptance inspired membership and fellowship with Fourth Baptist Church, Portsmouth, VA. While at Fourth Baptist, he served as a trustee, a van driver and an all-around go to man. If the job needed doing, he would do it. He had a special affinity for the youth and the seniors within the church. He epitomized the true meaning of love, often sharing his wisdom, his strong convictions and his sense of correctness and decency with those privileged to encounter him! He, always, generously shared his resources and his time. Family was everything to him. Stanley married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Y. (Ward). This union lasted over 44 years! Their union was blessed with two biological sons, Jamal C. (Shenae) and Robert O. (Jasmain). They were also blessed with nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He will be sorely and lovingly missed by his two surviving brothers, Osborne Jr. (Margie) and Kenneth. Marrying Sharon gave him entry into a large and loving family. His parents-in-law, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law were so meaningful in this life. Loving him into eternity and ensuring that his legacy will live on are his three “adopted” daughters, Candy Winfield (Maurice), Joni Boyd-Watkins (Therman) and Nykia Scruggs. The many nieces, nephews, cousins and mentees will feel the loss too. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Barry Blizzard. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

Stanley Blizzard

May 30, 1956 - November 15, 2024